How much do Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators make?
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators earn a median annual salary of $77,320 in the United States, which works out to roughly $37.17 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $46,180 at the entry level and $99,510 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $58,580 and $91,020 a year.
That is $15,930 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary range by percentile
Half of all Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators earn between $58,580 and $91,020 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,180 | $22.20 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $58,580 | $28.16 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $91,020 | $43.76 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $99,510 | $47.84 |
Highest-paying states for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Kansas leads the country for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators pay at $107,730 a year, followed by Alaska ($106,440) and Indiana ($100,280). At the other end, Alabama posts the lowest median at $43,440 — a gap of $64,290 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 20 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 4,000 people work as Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $74,610 — below the median, unusual for salaried roles. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
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