Wellhead Pumper Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$46,750
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-33% vs US median
US median $69,960
State Rank
#18 of 19
250 employed here

How much does a Wellhead Pumper make in Ohio?

Wellhead Pumpers in Ohio take home a median of $46,750 annually — roughly $22.48 an hour — which runs 33% below the national median of $69,960.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $35,110 while the top 10% make $70,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,380 and $63,680 a year.

Wellhead Pumper salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,110$16.88
25th percentile (early career)$37,380$17.97
50th percentile (median)$46,750$22.48
75th percentile (experienced)$63,680$30.62
90th percentile (top earners)$70,530$33.91

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 18th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($46,750) 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 Ohio?
The median Wellhead Pumper salary in Ohio is $46,750 per year, or about $22.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,110 at the entry level to $70,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Wellhead Pumpers about 33% less than the national median of $69,960. Ohio ranks 18th out of 19 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Wellhead Pumpers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,750 a year. About 250 Wellhead Pumpers are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.