Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers in Louisiana

Local pay for pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Louisiana, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 53-7072
$64,110
median pay, Louisiana
1,370
employed in Louisiana
+3.8%
vs U.S. median
+2.6%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What pump operators, except wellhead pumpers earn in Louisiana
Louisiana · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of pump operators, except wellhead pumpers in Louisiana earn between $61,670 and $75,940 a year; the U.S. median is $61,770.

Pay by metro in Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
$79,840
Shreveport, LA
$64,220
Houma, LA
$62,820
New Orleans, LA
$38,360
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