SOC 53-7073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Wellhead Pumpers — Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK · 1 metro areas compared
At $64,960, median pay for Wellhead Pumpers in Oklahoma City, OK tracks the national median of $69,960 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $64,960, median pay for Wellhead Pumpers in Oklahoma City, OK tracks the national median of $69,960 closely. Pay ranges from under $50,540 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,630 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,440 to $75,160.
Employment stands at 230, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Tulsa records the highest median at $64,500. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 198th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,540 | −27.8% |
| 25th | $59,440 | −15.0% |
| Median (50th) | $64,960 | −7.1% |
| 75th | $75,160 | +7.4% |
| 90th | $75,630 | +8.1% |
| Mean | $65,300 | −6.7% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | $64,500 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $64,960 goes as far as $73,986 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,986US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,960 a year, 7.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,540 to $75,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $64,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Wellhead Pumpers in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median annual wage is $64,960, or $31.23 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 Oklahoma City, OK is 7.1% 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 Oklahoma City, OK earns more than $75,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,540 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 Tulsa, at $64,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK. 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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