SOC 53-7073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Wellhead Pumpers — Eastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Eastern New Mexico, NM comes to $81,490 a year, ahead of the national median of $69,960 by 16.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Eastern New Mexico, NM comes to $81,490 a year, ahead of the national median of $69,960 by 16.5%. Pay ranges from under $48,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $98,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,070 to $98,290.
Employment stands at 960, or 5.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Farmington records the highest median at $63,230. Of the 370 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 83rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,240 | −31.0% |
| 25th | $50,070 | −28.4% |
| Median (50th) | $81,490 | +16.5% |
| 75th | $98,290 | +40.5% |
| 90th | $98,810 | +41.2% |
| Mean | $78,880 | +12.8% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmington | $63,230 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $81,490 goes as far as $88,384 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,384US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,490 a year, 16.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,240 to $98,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 960 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Farmington, at $63,230.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Wellhead Pumpers in Eastern New Mexico, NM?
The median annual wage is $81,490, or $39.18 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 $69,960, so pay in Eastern New Mexico, NM is 16.5% 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 Eastern New Mexico, NM earns more than $98,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,240 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 Farmington, at $63,230 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 960 jobs in this occupation in Eastern New Mexico, NM. 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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