SOC 53-7072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers — Visalia
Visalia, CA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Visalia, CA is $39,520 per year, substantially below the national median of $61,770 — a gap of 36.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Visalia, CA is $39,520 per year, substantially below the national median of $61,770 — a gap of 36.0%. Half of workers earn between $38,130 and $50,490. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,130 and the ninetieth at $60,130.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $71,780. Of the 365 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 314th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,130 | −38.3% |
| 25th | $38,130 | −38.3% |
| Median (50th) | $39,520 | −36.0% |
| 75th | $50,490 | −18.3% |
| 90th | $60,130 | −2.7% |
| Mean | $47,210 | −23.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $71,780 | 110 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $63,060 | 250 | |
| 3 | Bakersfield | $60,990 | 40 | |
| 4 | Fresno | $59,540 | 40 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $53,980 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Visalia run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $39,520 buys what $35,700 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 42.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,700US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,520 a year, 36.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,130 to $60,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $71,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Visalia, CA?
The median annual wage is $39,520, or $19.00 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 Visalia, CA is 36.0% lower. 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 Visalia, CA earns more than $60,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,130 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Francisco, at $71,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Visalia, CA. 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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