The average salary for a pump operator in Arizona is around $54,570 per year.
Avg Salary
Pump operators earn an average yearly salary of $54,570.
Wages typically start from $36,040 and go up to $62,070.
19% below national average Updated in 2021
Pump operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$29.84 per hour
$62,070 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$28.86 per hour
$60,040 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$26.24 per hour
$54,570 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level pump operator earnings begin at:
$18.97 per hour
$39,450 per year
10th percentile
Starting level pump operator earnings begin at:
$17.33 per hour
$36,040 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Pump operator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $92,550 |
| Colorado | $78,480 |
| Missouri | $68,040 |
| Nevada | $65,100 |
| Wyoming | $64,740 |
| Alaska | $63,670 |
| Illinois | $63,400 |
| North Dakota | $62,900 |
| Texas | $61,360 |
| Michigan | $60,390 |
| Kansas | $59,380 |
| South Dakota | $59,380 |
| Oklahoma | $59,180 |
| Wisconsin | $54,800 |
| Arizona | $54,570 |
| New Jersey | $54,490 |
| Washington | $50,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,820 |
| Maine | $49,790 |
| West Virginia | $49,670 |
| Georgia | $49,360 |
| Alabama | $49,240 |
| Montana | $48,920 |
| New Hampshire | $48,640 |
| Utah | $48,600 |
| Ohio | $48,520 |
| Indiana | $48,210 |
| Maryland | $47,460 |
| Kentucky | $47,200 |
| Oregon | $47,040 |
| Tennessee | $46,590 |
| Louisiana | $46,200 |
| Mississippi | $45,360 |
| Florida | $45,270 |
| Minnesota | $44,160 |
| California | $43,430 |
| New York | $41,250 |
| Virginia | $40,530 |
| North Carolina | $40,290 |
| Nebraska | $34,140 |
| Puerto Rico | $29,010 |
| Iowa | $24,390 |
How do pump operator salaries compare to similar careers?
Pump operators earn about the same as related careers in Arizona. On average, they make less than hydroelectric plant technicians but more than mining machine operators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Hydroelectric plant technician salary | $65K |
| Marine electrician salary | $51K |
| Plumber salary | $48K |
| Pipefitter salary | $48K |
| Rigger salary | $47K |
| Pump operator salary | $55K |
| Rotary drill operator salary | $47K |
| Ironworker salary | $48K |
| Electrician salary | $48K |
| Mining machine operator salary | $47K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)