How much does a wellhead pumper make in Houston?
$79,720a year
Median yearly pay for wellhead pumpers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $38.33 an hour or $6,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.33
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 24
- Jobs in the area
- 3,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,790Median: $79,720Highest 10%: $98,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,790 | $27.30 | |
| 25th | $63,130 | $30.35 | |
| Median | $79,720 | $38.33 | |
| 75th | $88,830 | $42.71 | |
| 90th | $98,210 | $47.22 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for wellhead pumpers.
| Dallas, TX | $78,010 |
| Amarillo, TX | $77,150 |
| Lubbock, TX | $76,850 |
| Odessa, TX | $75,450 |
| Midland, TX | $72,110 |
| Tyler, TX | $70,590 |
| Longview, TX | $64,920 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $63,530 |
| San Angelo, TX | $60,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,510 |
| Beaumont, TX | $50,770 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
| Tank Car | $61,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wellhead pumper make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $38.33 ($79,720 a year).
Do wellhead pumpers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $79,720 against $69,960 nationally, 14% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $75,860, so Houston pays 5% more.
Where does Houston rank for wellhead pumper pay?
1 of 24 metro areas with data.
How much does a wellhead pumper make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,210 or more.
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.