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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers average salary by city in Texas
- Beaumont$82,830
- Houston$71,560
- Dallas$71,320
- Corpus Christi$64,180
- San Antonio$64,070
- Longview$61,370
- Midland$61,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | $82,830 | $82,090 | $71,560 | $67,101 | 90 |
| Houston | $71,560 | $76,670 | $44,930 | $59,172 | 99 |
| Dallas | $71,320 | $63,110 | $54,920 | $59,004 | 103 |
| Corpus Christi | $64,180 | $59,300 | $41,380 | $53,749 | 93 |
| San Antonio | $64,070 | $59,250 | $55,920 | $53,660 | 95 |
| Longview | $61,370 | $53,720 | $41,230 | $51,491 | 89 |
| Midland | $61,370 | $54,800 | $49,240 | $51,491 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7072.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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