The role of Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers is to tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes.

The average annual wage of the occupations is $58,650 and $28 per hour. Based on BLS data, a total of 11,570 employees were employed in the Occupation.