SOC 53-7073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Wellhead Pumpers — New York
New York
At $48,980, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Wellhead Pumpers, 30.0% beneath the national figure of $69,960.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,980, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Wellhead Pumpers, 30.0% beneath the national figure of $69,960. Pay ranges from under $39,710 at the tenth percentile to more than $69,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,560 to $63,900.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.04 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. New York ranks number 16th out of 19 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 776 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 597th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,710 | −43.2% |
| 25th | $45,560 | −34.9% |
| Median (50th) | $48,980 | −30.0% |
| 75th | $63,900 | −8.7% |
| 90th | $69,590 | −0.5% |
| Mean | $53,430 | −23.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $48,980 buys what $45,394 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 35.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,394US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,980 a year, 30.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,710 to $69,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 16th of 19 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Wellhead Pumpers in New York?
The median annual wage is $48,980, or $23.55 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 New York is 30.0% 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 New York earns more than $69,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,710 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 50 jobs in this occupation in New York. 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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