SOC 53-7073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Wellhead Pumpers — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Wellhead Pumpers in Pennsylvania is $45,490 per year, substantially below the national median of $69,960 — a gap of 35.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Wellhead Pumpers in Pennsylvania is $45,490 per year, substantially below the national median of $69,960 — a gap of 35.0%. Pay ranges from under $38,340 at the tenth percentile to more than $68,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,340 to $47,790.
Employment stands at 640, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 19 states with published data for this occupation, Pennsylvania ranks 19th by median wage. Pittsburgh leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $39,060. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 597th of 778 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,340 | −45.2% |
| 25th | $38,340 | −45.2% |
| Median (50th) | $45,490 | −35.0% |
| 75th | $47,790 | −31.7% |
| 90th | $68,810 | −1.6% |
| Mean | $48,190 | −31.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh | $39,060 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $45,490 goes as far as $46,609 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,609US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,490 a year, 35.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,340 to $68,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 640 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 19th of 19 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pittsburgh, at $39,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Wellhead Pumpers in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $45,490, or $21.87 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 Pennsylvania is 35.0% 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 Pennsylvania earns more than $68,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,340 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 Pittsburgh, at $39,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 640 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. 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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