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Wellhead Pumpers Salary in California
Wellhead Pumpers in California earn a median $64,430 a year, 8% below the U.S. median.
- Median in CA
- $64,430 a year
- U.S. median
- $69,960 a year
- Employment
- 160
- Location quotient
- 0.08
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in California
- Median (50%)
- $64,430 · $30.98 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $65,580 · $31.53 an hour (estimate error ±4.9%)
- 10th percentile
- $50,180 · $24.12 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $56,500 · $27.16 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $72,310 · $34.77 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $76,330 · $36.70 an hour
- Employment
- 160 (estimate error ±29.9%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.01
- Location quotient
- 0.08 (1.00 = national share)
Wellhead Pumpers pay by metro area in California
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $61,340 | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do wellhead pumpers make in California?
- The median wage for wellhead pumpers in California is $64,430 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 160 jobs in the state.
- Where in California do wellhead pumpers earn the most?
- Bakersfield-Delano, CA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $61,340 a year.