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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers

Role Overview

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.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Illinois $84,590
Washington $84,010
New Jersey $81,900
Arizona $81,430
Ohio $81,110
Colorado $79,140
Wyoming $78,810
North Dakota $75,960
Utah $73,840
Alaska $72,990
Montana $71,550
Virginia $65,720
Minnesota $61,630
Mississippi $61,250
Wisconsin $61,040

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What is the job outlook for this career?

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How does salary vary by state?

See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$60,020

Projected Growth (10yr)

+2.6%

Avg. annual openings

1.5k

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