SOC 53-7073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Wellhead Pumpers — San Angelo
San Angelo, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In San Angelo, TX the median wage is $60,900.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Angelo, TX the median wage is $60,900. That is 13.0% lower than the national median of $69,960. Pay ranges from under $46,090 at the tenth percentile to more than $85,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,470 to $73,920.
Employment stands at 150, or 2.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Houston records the highest median at $79,720. Of the 237 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 70th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,090 | −34.1% |
| 25th | $50,470 | −27.9% |
| Median (50th) | $60,900 | −13.0% |
| 75th | $73,920 | +5.7% |
| 90th | $85,550 | +22.3% |
| Mean | $63,330 | −9.5% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $79,720 | 3,860 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $78,010 | 830 | |
| 3 | Amarillo | $77,150 | 60 | |
| 4 | Lubbock | $76,850 | 200 | |
| 5 | Odessa | $75,450 | 330 | |
| 6 | Midland | $72,110 | 1,660 | |
| 7 | Tyler | $70,590 | 90 | |
| 8 | Longview | $64,920 | 150 | |
| 9 | Wichita Falls | $63,530 | — | |
| 10 | San Antonio | $60,510 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Angelo run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $60,900 goes as far as $62,719 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,719US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,900 a year, 13.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,090 to $85,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $79,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Wellhead Pumpers in San Angelo, TX?
The median annual wage is $60,900, or $29.28 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 San Angelo, TX is 13.0% 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 San Angelo, TX earns more than $85,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,090 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 Houston, at $79,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in San Angelo, TX. 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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