Oil Well Pumper

Code: 53-7073.00

Also known as: Field Operator, Lease Attendant, Lease Operator, Oilfield Plant Operator, Pumper, Well Field Technician, Well Head Pumper, Well Tender, Wellhead Pumper

Description: Operate power pumps and auxiliary equipment to produce flow of oil or gas from wells in oil field.

Oil Well Pumper

Typical wages


10% $34,940
25% $46,590
Median $60,720
75% $74,190
90% $85,110
10% $16.8
25% $22.4
Median $29.19
75% $35.67
90% $40.92

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
14,100
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
14,700
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 1,500