Wages vary by specialty. Wages also vary by employer and area of the country. The worker's level of responsibility and experience also affect wages.
Pump operators who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
Gas compressor and gas pumping station operators (SOC 53-7071)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Wage data for this occupation are not available. | |||
| United States | Hourly | $22.82 | $29.75 | $36.24 |
| Yearly | $47,470 | $61,870 | $75,370 | |
Pump operators, except wellhead pumpers (SOC 53-7072)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Wage data for this occupation are not available. | |||
| United States | Hourly | $21.02 | $26.29 | $34.94 |
| Yearly | $43,720 | $54,690 | $72,680 | |
Wellhead pumpers (SOC 53-7073)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $18.09 | $23.25 | $39.98 |
| Yearly | $37,641 | $48,360 | $83,157 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $18.09 | $23.44 | $39.98 |
| Yearly | $37,641 | $48,751 | $83,157 | |
| United States | Hourly | $26.78 | $34.53 | $38.98 |
| Yearly | $55,700 | $71,830 | $81,080 | |