SOC 53-7072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers — Michigan
Michigan
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan comes to $69,540 a year, ahead of the national median of $61,770 by 12.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan comes to $69,540 a year, ahead of the national median of $61,770 by 12.6%. Pay ranges from under $46,800 at the tenth percentile to more than $118,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,980 to $95,860.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.13 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Michigan ranks number 7th out of 37 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 268th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,800 | −24.2% |
| 25th | $49,980 | −19.1% |
| Median (50th) | $69,540 | +12.6% |
| 75th | $95,860 | +55.2% |
| 90th | $118,810 | +92.3% |
| Mean | $74,430 | +20.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $69,540 goes as far as $72,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,540 a year, 12.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,800 to $118,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 37 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $69,540, or $33.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,770, so pay in Michigan is 12.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Michigan earns more than $118,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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