How much does a wellhead pumper make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $33.63 an hour or $5,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.63
- Average (mean)
- $70,370
- Jobs
- 17,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,100 | $21.20 | |
| 25th | $52,330 | $25.16 | |
| Median | $69,960 | $33.63 | |
| 75th | $82,200 | $39.52 | |
| 90th | $98,170 | $47.20 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| North Dakota | $79,820 |
| New Mexico | $78,010 |
| Louisiana | $76,930 |
| Texas | $75,860 |
| Colorado | $72,700 |
| Arkansas | $64,650 |
| California | $64,430 |
| Mississippi | $62,560 |
| Kansas | $62,400 |
| Oklahoma | $61,380 |
| Utah | $59,970 |
| Montana | $57,830 |
| Wyoming | $57,200 |
| West Virginia | $52,170 |
| Illinois | $51,440 |
| New York | $48,980 |
| Michigan | $47,630 |
| Ohio | $46,750 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,490 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $79,720 |
| Dallas, TX | $78,010 |
| Minot, ND | $77,310 |
| Amarillo, TX | $77,150 |
| Lubbock, TX | $76,850 |
| Odessa, TX | $75,450 |
| Midland, TX | $72,110 |
| Casper, WY | $71,540 |
| Tyler, TX | $70,590 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $64,960 |
| Longview, TX | $64,920 |
| Tulsa, OK | $64,500 |
| Canton, OH | $64,010 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $63,530 |
| Farmington, NM | $63,230 |
In other countries
Wellhead Pumper belongs to the international group "Well drillers and borers and related workers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a wellhead pumper make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $33.63 ($69,960 a year).
How much does a wellhead pumper make a month?
About $5,830 a month before tax, based on a median of $69,960 a year.
How much does a wellhead pumper make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,100 or less a year ($21.20 an hour); the top 10% make $98,170 or more.
Which state pays wellhead pumpers the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $79,820 a year, followed by New Mexico ($78,010) and Louisiana ($76,930).
Which city pays wellhead pumpers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $79,720 a year.
How many wellhead pumpers are there in the United States?
About 17,990 people work as wellhead pumpers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.