SOC 53-7073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Wellhead Pumpers — Ohio
Ohio · 2 metro areas compared
At $46,750, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Wellhead Pumpers, 33.2% beneath the national figure of $69,960.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,750, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Wellhead Pumpers, 33.2% beneath the national figure of $69,960. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,380 and $63,680. The lowest tenth earn under $35,110, while the highest tenth earn more than $70,530.
Employment stands at 250, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 19 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 18th by median wage. Canton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,010. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 560th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,110 | −49.8% |
| 25th | $37,380 | −46.6% |
| Median (50th) | $46,750 | −33.2% |
| 75th | $63,680 | −9.0% |
| 90th | $70,530 | +0.8% |
| Mean | $50,470 | −27.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $46,750 goes as far as $50,377 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,377US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,750 a year, 33.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,110 to $70,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 19 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Canton, at $64,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Wellhead Pumpers in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $46,750, or $22.47 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 Ohio is 33.2% 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 Ohio earns more than $70,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,110 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 Canton, at $64,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. 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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