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 $52,375, an Pump Technician (1-3 years)earns $62,853, an Oil and Gas Field Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $102,284, an Oil and Gas Superintendent (5+ years)earns $164,968,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Pump Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pump Technician in Rhode Island is $63,443 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,767
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,937 to $71,464
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,925

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Pump Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,464	$5,955	$1,374	$34
Average	$63,443	$5,287	$1,220	$31
25th Percentile	$57,937	$4,828	$1,114	$28

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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:

Adamsville: $64,236
Albion: $63,693
Ashaway: $64,114

Adamsville, RI $64,236 Albion, RI $63,693 Ashaway, RI $64,114 Barrington, RI $63,526 Block Island, RI $63,879 Bradford, RI $64,076 Bristol, RI $63,770 Carolina, RI $63,970

Charlestown, RI $63,993 Chepachet, RI $63,866 Clayville, RI $63,688 Coventry, RI $63,691 West Greenwich, RI $63,866 East Greenwich, RI $63,648 Exeter, RI $63,849 Fiskeville, RI $63,524

Forestdale, RI $64,014 Foster, RI $63,832 Glendale, RI $64,019 Greene, RI $63,916 Greenville, RI $63,549 Harmony, RI $63,631 Harrisville, RI $63,991 Hope, RI $63,564

Hope Valley, RI $64,058 Hopkinton, RI $64,142 Jamestown, RI $63,928 Kenyon, RI $63,962 Little Compton, RI $64,226 Manville, RI $63,777 Mapleville, RI $63,878 Newport, RI $63,992

Middletown, RI $64,021 North Kingstown, RI $63,757 North Scituate, RI $63,631 Oakland, RI $63,947 Pascoag, RI $64,033 Pawtucket, RI $63,431 Central Falls, RI $63,459 Cumberland, RI $63,819

Lincoln, RI $63,522 Portsmouth, RI $63,986 Prudence Island, RI $63,854 Rockville, RI $64,133 Saunderstown, RI $63,890 Shannock, RI $63,966 Slatersville, RI $64,014 Slocum, RI $63,888

Tiverton, RI $64,180 Wakefield, RI $63,944 Kingston, RI $63,920 Narragansett, RI $63,962 Peace Dale, RI $63,936 Warren, RI $63,690 Warwick, RI $63,512 Westerly, RI $64,129

West Kingston, RI $63,940 West Warwick, RI $63,590 Wood River Junction, RI $64,031 Woonsocket, RI $64,018 North Smithfield, RI $63,872 Wyoming, RI $63,966 Providence, RI $63,412 Cranston, RI $63,421

North Providence, RI $63,428 East Providence, RI $63,417 Riverside, RI $63,437 Rumford, RI $63,428 Smithfield, RI $63,556 Johnston, RI $63,450

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

$57,937

Average $63,443/year

$71,464

$4,828

Average $5,287/month

$5,955

$1,114

Average $1,220/week

$1,374

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,464	$5,955	$1,374	$34
Average	$63,443	$5,287	$1,220	$31
25th Percentile	$57,937	$4,828	$1,114	$28

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