Highest-paying states for wellhead pumpers
North Dakota leads at $79,820 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $79,820 | $66,600–$97,480 |
| New Mexico | $78,010 | $58,900–$98,290 |
| Louisiana | $76,930 | $63,860–$78,340 |
| Texas | $75,860 | $59,490–$84,070 |
| Colorado | $72,700 | $61,510–$80,170 |
| Arkansas | $64,650 | $30,830–$74,950 |
| California | $64,430 | $56,500–$72,310 |
| Mississippi | $62,560 | $52,600–$76,110 |
| Kansas | $62,400 | $47,110–$76,070 |
| Oklahoma | $61,380 | $51,760–$72,620 |
| Utah | $59,970 | $50,430–$75,530 |
| Montana | $57,830 | $48,720–$78,010 |
| Wyoming | $57,200 | $56,160–$79,380 |
| West Virginia | $52,170 | $43,620–$53,660 |
| Illinois | $51,440 | $49,810–$59,770 |
| New York | $48,980 | $45,560–$63,900 |
| Michigan | $47,630 | $43,450–$65,950 |
| Ohio | $46,750 | $37,380–$63,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,490 | $38,340–$47,790 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.