Highest-paying cities for wellhead pumpers
Houston, TX leads at $79,720 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $79,720 | $63,130–$88,830 |
| Dallas, TX | $78,010 | $61,760–$95,570 |
| Minot, ND | $77,310 | $62,980–$97,480 |
| Amarillo, TX | $77,150 | $47,670–$78,200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $76,850 | $59,180–$81,190 |
| Odessa, TX | $75,450 | $57,140–$84,830 |
| Midland, TX | $72,110 | $50,960–$89,340 |
| Casper, WY | $71,540 | $56,660–$79,210 |
| Tyler, TX | $70,590 | $61,260–$75,360 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $64,960 | $59,440–$75,160 |
| Longview, TX | $64,920 | $51,290–$81,930 |
| Tulsa, OK | $64,500 | $59,860–$75,690 |
| Canton, OH | $64,010 | $57,210–$64,010 |
| Farmington, NM | $63,230 | $61,610–$74,180 |
| Greeley, CO | $61,510 | $60,600–$72,700 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $61,340 | $50,180–$68,490 |
| San Angelo, TX | $60,900 | $50,470–$73,920 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,510 | $43,430–$76,540 |
| Akron, OH | $56,190 | $49,800–$63,680 |
| Charleston, WV | $53,390 | $39,110–$53,390 |
| Beaumont, TX | $50,770 | $33,890–$66,890 |
| Wichita, KS | $49,720 | $46,450–$64,990 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,060 | $38,340–$47,790 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.