Wellhead Pumper Salary in Kansas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Wellhead Pumpers in Kansas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kansas Median
$62,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $69,960
State Rank
#9 of 19
620 employed here

How much does a Wellhead Pumper make in Kansas?

Wellhead Pumpers in Kansas take home a median of $62,400 annually — roughly $30.00 an hour — which runs 11% below the national median of $69,960.

Within Kansas, entry-level pay starts around $43,960 while the top 10% make $101,500 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,110 and $76,070 a year.

Wellhead Pumper salary range in Kansas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,960$21.13
25th percentile (early career)$47,110$22.65
50th percentile (median)$62,400$30.00
75th percentile (experienced)$76,070$36.57
90th percentile (top earners)$101,500$48.80

How Kansas compares

Kansas ranks 9th out of 19 states and territories for Wellhead Pumper pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1North Dakota$79,820
2New Mexico$78,010
3Louisiana$76,930
4Texas$75,860
5Colorado$72,700

Working as a Wellhead Pumper in Kansas

Nationally, about 18,000 people work as Wellhead Pumpers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Kansas pay ($62,400) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Wellhead Pumper make in Kansas?
The median Wellhead Pumper salary in Kansas is $62,400 per year, or about $30.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,960 at the entry level to $101,500 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kansas pay compare to the national average?
Kansas pays Wellhead Pumpers about 11% less than the national median of $69,960. Kansas ranks 9th out of 19 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kansas a good state for Wellhead Pumpers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $62,400 a year. About 620 Wellhead Pumpers are employed in Kansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Kansas include Anesthesiologist ($437,030), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($311,630), Psychiatrist ($278,100), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.