How much does a wellhead pumper make in Texas?
$75,860a year
Median yearly pay for wellhead pumpers in Texas. That is $36.47 an hour or $6,322 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.47
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 10,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,090Median: $75,860Highest 10%: $97,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,090 | $21.68 | |
| 25th | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| Median | $75,860 | $36.47 | |
| 75th | $84,070 | $40.42 | |
| 90th | $97,640 | $46.94 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $79,720 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for wellhead pumpers.
| 1. North Dakota | $79,820 |
| 2. New Mexico | $78,010 |
| 3. Louisiana | $76,930 |
| 4. Texas | $75,860 |
| 5. Colorado | $72,700 |
| 6. Arkansas | $64,650 |
| 7. California | $64,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wellhead pumper make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $36.47 ($75,860 a year).
Do wellhead pumpers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $75,860 against $69,960 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Texas rank for wellhead pumper pay?
Texas ranks 4 of 19 states.
Which city in Texas pays wellhead pumpers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $79,720 a year.
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.