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Pump Operators in Washington
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Pump Operators in Washington are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Pump Operators in Washington is growing faster than average.
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Pump Operators in Washington earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What do Pump Operators Make in Washington?
In 2018 wages for Pump Operators ranged from $41,560 to $50,890 with $46,250 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $19.98 to $24.47. The median hourly rate was $22.24.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $21.45 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.79.
The median salary in Washington is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top States for Pump Operators Employment
The table below shows the states where most Pump Operators work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,790 | $41,200 |
| Louisiana | 2,120 | $48,300 |
| California | 680 | $54,040 |
| North Dakota | 560 | $44,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 440 | $44,620 |
| Oklahoma | 410 | $39,510 |
| Colorado | 410 | $39,010 |
| Florida | 360 | $42,740 |
| New Jersey | 360 | $44,860 |
| Illinois | 190 | $41,140 |
| Alaska | 180 | $54,030 |
| Missouri | 160 | $33,280 |
| New Hampshire | 160 | $48,640 |
| Georgia | 130 | $39,870 |
| Oregon | 120 | $37,830 |
| Ohio | 120 | $38,820 |
| West Virginia | 110 | $49,410 |
| Montana | 110 | $53,580 |
| Arizona | 110 | $43,940 |
| Wyoming | 110 | $0 |
Below are the states where Pump Operators get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Indiana | $55,460 |
| California | $54,040 |
| Alaska | $54,030 |
| Montana | $53,580 |
| Utah | $53,160 |
| Alabama | $52,170 |
| Minnesota | $49,930 |
| West Virginia | $49,410 |
| New Hampshire | $48,640 |
| Louisiana | $48,300 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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