What are the main factors that influence a Pump Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Pump Operator's salary?

A Pump Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $46,431 for beginners, reaching about $47,981 at mid-level, and approach $50,593 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Pump Operator?

Pump Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pump Operator roles are District of Columbia $50,110, California $49,920, Massachusetts $49,255. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pump Operator roles make?

Salaries for Pump Operator level roles vary by specialization: Concrete Boom Pump Operator: $77,767; Pump Installer: $64,313; Pump Technician: $61,179; Coil Tubing Fluid Pump Operator: $60,724; Pump Down Operator: $59,697.

Pump Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Pump Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pump Operator in Rhode Island is $46,924 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Pump Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,928
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,849 to $51,637
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,229

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Pump Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,637	$4,303	$993	$25
Average	$46,924	$3,910	$902	$23
25th Percentile	$41,849	$3,487	$805	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Pump Operator Salaries

A Pump Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Pump Operator	$46,431
Intermediate Level Pump Operator	$46,572
Senior Level Pump Operator	$47,981
Specialist Level Pump Operator	$49,847
Expert Level Pump Operator	$50,593

How Do Pump Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Pump Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,110.
California: $49,920.
Massachusetts: $49,255.

District of Columbia $50,110 California $49,920 Massachusetts $49,255 Washington $49,074 New Jersey $49,056 Alaska $48,992 Connecticut $48,368 New York $48,114

Hawaii $47,304 Rhode Island $46,924 Maryland $46,666 Minnesota $46,313 Colorado $46,177 Illinois $46,132 Oregon $45,960 Delaware $45,833

New Hampshire $45,754 Virginia $45,575 Pennsylvania $45,055 Nevada $44,792 North Dakota $44,706 Michigan $44,571 Wisconsin $44,521 Vermont $44,421

Texas $44,145 Maine $44,127 Arizona $44,100 Ohio $44,068 Georgia $43,652 Indiana $43,444 Wyoming $43,403 Utah $43,340

Iowa $43,312 Kansas $43,095 Louisiana $43,032 North Carolina $43,009 Missouri $43,000 Florida $42,824 Montana $42,729 Nebraska $42,638

Kentucky $42,588 South Carolina $42,407 Tennessee $42,294 Idaho $42,249 New Mexico $41,919 Oklahoma $41,846 Alabama $41,579 South Dakota $41,131

Arkansas $40,887 West Virginia $40,755 Mississippi $40,362

Top Paying Cities for Pump Operators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $47,694
Albion: $46,901
Ashaway: $47,875

Adamsville, RI $47,694 Albion, RI $46,901 Ashaway, RI $47,875 Barrington, RI $46,901 Block Island, RI $47,626 Bradford, RI $47,843 Bristol, RI $46,856 Carolina, RI $47,454

Charlestown, RI $47,503 Chepachet, RI $46,811 Clayville, RI $46,856 Coventry, RI $46,811 West Greenwich, RI $46,779 East Greenwich, RI $46,843 Exeter, RI $47,843 Fiskeville, RI $46,901

Forestdale, RI $46,856 Foster, RI $46,779 Glendale, RI $46,779 Greene, RI $47,304 Greenville, RI $46,901 Harmony, RI $46,888 Harrisville, RI $46,811 Hope, RI $46,901

Hope Valley, RI $47,875 Hopkinton, RI $47,888 Jamestown, RI $47,408 Kenyon, RI $47,829 Little Compton, RI $47,675 Manville, RI $46,901 Mapleville, RI $46,779 Newport, RI $47,417

Middletown, RI $47,617 North Kingstown, RI $46,766 North Scituate, RI $46,888 Oakland, RI $46,825 Pascoag, RI $46,797 Pawtucket, RI $46,901 Central Falls, RI $46,901 Cumberland, RI $46,901

Lincoln, RI $46,901 Portsmouth, RI $47,227 Prudence Island, RI $46,811 Rockville, RI $47,888 Saunderstown, RI $47,436 Shannock, RI $47,816 Slatersville, RI $46,856 Slocum, RI $47,436

Tiverton, RI $47,707 Wakefield, RI $47,386 Kingston, RI $47,395 Narragansett, RI $47,404 Peace Dale, RI $47,386 Warren, RI $46,888 Warwick, RI $46,901 Westerly, RI $47,902

West Kingston, RI $47,422 West Warwick, RI $46,901 Wood River Junction, RI $47,843 Woonsocket, RI $46,856 North Smithfield, RI $46,888 Wyoming, RI $47,829 Providence, RI $46,901 Cranston, RI $46,901

North Providence, RI $46,901 East Providence, RI $46,901 Riverside, RI $46,901 Rumford, RI $46,901 Smithfield, RI $46,901 Johnston, RI $46,901

Pump Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pump Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$41,849

Average $46,924/year

$51,637

$3,487

Average $3,910/month

$4,303

$805

Average $902/week

$993

$20

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,637	$4,303	$993	$25
Average	$46,924	$3,910	$902	$23
25th Percentile	$41,849	$3,487	$805	$20

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