Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers — Job Outlook

Employment of pump operators, except wellhead pumpers is projected to grow +2.6% from 2024 to 2034. This is slower than the average for all occupations.

About 1,500 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $60,020 as of the latest data. About 12,600 people were employed in this role.