SOC 53-7073 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Wellhead Pumpers — Wyoming
Wyoming · 1 metro areas compared
In Wyoming the median wage is $57,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wyoming the median wage is $57,200. That is 18.2% lower than the national median of $69,960. Pay ranges from under $47,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $92,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,160 to $79,380.
Employment stands at 490, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Wyoming ranks number 13th out of 19 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Casper records the highest median at $71,540. Of the 506 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 278th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,760 | −31.7% |
| 25th | $56,160 | −19.7% |
| Median (50th) | $57,200 | −18.2% |
| 75th | $79,380 | +13.5% |
| 90th | $92,060 | +31.6% |
| Mean | $65,820 | −5.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wyoming
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper | $71,540 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $57,200 goes as far as $61,704 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,704US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,200 a year, 18.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,760 to $92,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 490 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 19 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Casper, at $71,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Wellhead Pumpers in Wyoming?
The median annual wage is $57,200, or $27.50 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 Wyoming is 18.2% 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 Wyoming earns more than $92,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,760 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 Casper, at $71,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 490 jobs in this occupation in Wyoming. 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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