Pump Operators (Except Wellhead Pumpers)
What Pump operators Do
Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.
Pump operator Salaries
- 2020 employment: 11,100
- May 2021 median annual wage: $49,580
Job Outlook for Pump operators
Projected employment change, 2020-30:
- Number of new jobs: 1,400
- Growth rate: 13 percent (Faster than average)
How to Become a Pump operator
Education and training:
- Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience in a related occupation: None
- Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.