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| soc | 53-7072 |
| title | Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers |
| onet code | 53-7072.00 |
| description | Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 53 |
| tot emp | 12,600 |
| a mean | 61,950 |
| a median | 60,020 |
| a pct10 | 37,850 |
| a pct25 | 47,270 |
| a pct75 | 75,160 |
| a pct90 | 89,660 |
| h mean | 29 |
| h median | 28 |
The day-to-day work of a pump operators, except wellhead pumpers typically centers on monitor gauges and flowmeters and inspect equipment to ensure that tank levels, temperatures, chemical amounts, and pressures are at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operations Monitoring, Monitoring, and Operation and Control. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.24 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working pump operators, except wellhead pumpers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (60.9%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 18% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Illinois at $84,590 and lowest in Georgia at $36,520 — a 2.3× spread. The top five states (Illinois, Washington, New Jersey, Arizona, Ohio) average $82,608. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $84,590 | $81,660 | $44,780 | $122,710 | 110 |
| Washington | $84,010 | $85,640 | $44,850 | $112,800 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $81,900 | $78,480 | $60,950 | $93,760 | 290 |
| Arizona | $81,430 | $78,530 | $54,480 | $99,020 | — |
| Ohio | $81,110 | $77,000 | $56,900 | $95,170 | 90 |
| Colorado | $79,140 | $78,220 | $50,690 | $107,790 | 80 |
| Wyoming | $78,810 | $75,750 | $40,670 | $104,850 | 240 |
| North Dakota | $75,960 | $77,440 | $61,770 | $97,950 | 230 |
| Utah | $73,840 | $71,830 | $52,320 | $98,610 | 200 |
| Alaska | $72,990 | $70,440 | $25,410 | $104,360 | 140 |
| Montana | $71,550 | $70,700 | $50,580 | $85,180 | 70 |
| Virginia | $65,720 | $62,630 | $45,730 | $74,730 | 210 |
| Minnesota | $61,630 | $69,190 | $43,950 | $99,250 | 60 |
| Mississippi | $61,250 | $60,540 | $44,510 | $81,130 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $61,040 | $71,520 | $53,000 | $112,460 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $60,840 | $60,530 | $25,260 | $77,180 | 1,510 |
| Indiana | $60,680 | $63,950 | $36,900 | $98,910 | — |
| Florida | $60,370 | $59,110 | $38,810 | $75,230 | 760 |
| Idaho | $60,130 | $66,340 | $51,040 | $82,960 | — |
| Texas | $58,670 | $62,860 | $42,580 | $97,520 | 4,280 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,800 | $60,850 | $36,970 | $90,290 | 330 |
| Oregon | $55,760 | $62,270 | $38,130 | $92,430 | 480 |
| West Virginia | $55,380 | $57,060 | $51,120 | $61,250 | — |
| Oklahoma | $54,500 | $58,400 | $36,010 | $81,630 | 100 |
| New York | $54,280 | $56,720 | $43,770 | $68,630 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $52,150 | $48,110 | $35,460 | $58,250 | — |
| Alabama | $51,560 | $58,430 | $41,480 | $78,140 | 170 |
| New Mexico | $51,380 | $60,820 | $45,860 | $80,190 | 110 |
| California | $51,350 | $55,210 | $35,880 | $83,260 | 1,270 |
| Nevada | $45,710 | $53,560 | $45,690 | $49,910 | 50 |
| Kansas | $44,130 | $49,950 | $40,960 | $69,120 | — |
| North Carolina | $43,390 | $44,590 | $35,960 | $51,410 | 310 |
| Kentucky | $43,130 | $47,800 | $32,040 | $72,830 | 70 |
| Missouri | $41,780 | $44,240 | $39,980 | $50,350 | — |
| Georgia | $36,520 | $45,280 | $31,200 | $72,630 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Acid Loader or Acid Pump Operator frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers compares to others in the 53 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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