Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers Salary in Florida
The median pay for a pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Florida is $60,370/year ($29.03/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $60K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level pump operators, except wellhead pumpers (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $36K spread from bottom to top.
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary by metro in Florida
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $67K | +10% | 30 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $62K | +2% | 130 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $60K | +0% | 30 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $60K | -1% | 90 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $59K | -2% | 40 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $58K | -4% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do pump operators, except wellhead pumpers make in Florida?
The median is $60,370 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,810, and experienced pump operators, except wellhead pumpers can clear $75,230. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,212/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 39.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a pump operators, except wellhead pumpers salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pump operators, except wellhead pumpers salary is worth about $61,240 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do pump operators, except wellhead pumpers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.