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

A Pump Technician's salary grows with experience: a Hot Oil Unit Operator (0-1 years)earns $51,158, an Pump Technician (1-3 years)earns $61,392, an Oil and Gas Field Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $99,906, an Oil and Gas Superintendent (5+ years)earns $161,133,

What are the highest paying states for a Pump Technician?

Pump Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pump Technician roles are District of Columbia $67,751, California $67,494, Massachusetts $66,594. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pump Technician roles make?

Salaries for Pump Technician level roles vary by specialization: TURBINE PUMP INSTALLER: $73,764; Pump Installer: $64,353; Pump Truck Driver: $60,864; Pump Down Operator: $59,709; Pump Mechanic: $56,519.

Pump Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Pump Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pump Technician in Delaware is $61,968 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,936
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,591 to $69,803
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,695

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Pump Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,803	$5,817	$1,342	$34
Average	$61,968	$5,164	$1,192	$30
25th Percentile	$56,591	$4,716	$1,088	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Pump Technician Salaries

A Pump Technician'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.

How Do Pump Technician 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,751.
California: $67,494.
Massachusetts: $66,594.

District of Columbia $67,751 California $67,494 Massachusetts $66,594 Washington $66,350 New Jersey $66,325 Alaska $66,239 Connecticut $65,395 New York $65,052

Hawaii $63,957 Rhode Island $63,443 Maryland $63,094 Minnesota $62,617 Colorado $62,433 Illinois $62,372 Oregon $62,140 Delaware $61,968

New Hampshire $61,861 Virginia $61,619 Pennsylvania $60,916 Nevada $60,561 North Dakota $60,445 Michigan $60,261 Wisconsin $60,194 Vermont $60,059

Texas $59,686 Maine $59,661 Arizona $59,625 Ohio $59,582 Georgia $59,019 Indiana $58,737 Wyoming $58,682 Utah $58,597

Iowa $58,560 Kansas $58,266 Louisiana $58,180 North Carolina $58,150 Missouri $58,138 Florida $57,899 Montana $57,771 Nebraska $57,648

Kentucky $57,581 South Carolina $57,336 Tennessee $57,183 Idaho $57,122 New Mexico $56,675 Oklahoma $56,577 Alabama $56,216 South Dakota $55,610

Arkansas $55,280 West Virginia $55,103 Mississippi $54,570

Top Paying Cities for Pump Technicians

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:

Lincoln: $61,689
Little Creek: $62,141
Magnolia: $62,051

Lincoln, DE $61,689 Little Creek, DE $62,141 Magnolia, DE $62,051 Milford, DE $61,846 Marydel, DE $61,947 Millsboro, DE $61,430 Millville, DE $61,525 Milton, DE $61,632

Nassau, DE $61,676 Ocean View, DE $61,515 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,633 Seaford, DE $61,668 Selbyville, DE $61,413 Smyrna, DE $62,184 Viola, DE $61,897 Woodside, DE $62,064

Bear, DE $61,920 Newark, DE $61,897 Claymont, DE $62,024 Delaware City, DE $61,959 Hockessin, DE $61,892 Kirkwood, DE $61,947 Middletown, DE $61,971 Montchanin, DE $61,906

New Castle, DE $61,915 Odessa, DE $62,002 Port Penn, DE $62,043 Rockland, DE $61,912 Saint Georges, DE $61,952 Townsend, DE $62,047 Winterthur, DE $61,919 Lewes, DE $61,656

Wilmington, DE $61,895 Dover, DE $62,141 Dover Afb, DE $61,813 Bethany Beach, DE $61,450 Bethel, DE $61,514 Bridgeville, DE $61,659 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,966 Cheswold, DE $62,121

Clayton, DE $62,122 Dagsboro, DE $61,407 Delmar, DE $61,309 Ellendale, DE $61,495 Felton, DE $61,841 Fenwick Island, DE $61,421 Frankford, DE $61,313 Frederica, DE $61,902

Georgetown, DE $61,384 Greenwood, DE $61,668 Harbeson, DE $61,449 Harrington, DE $61,763 Hartly, DE $61,955 Houston, DE $61,675 Kenton, DE $62,125 Laurel, DE $61,347

Yorklyn, DE $61,910

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

Understanding how a Pump Technician'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 July 01, 2026

$56,591

Average $61,968/year

$69,803

$4,716

Average $5,164/month

$5,817

$1,088

Average $1,192/week

$1,342

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,803	$5,817	$1,342	$34
Average	$61,968	$5,164	$1,192	$30
25th Percentile	$56,591	$4,716	$1,088	$27

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