Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary

The median gas compressor and gas pumping station operators salary in the United States is $77,320 per year ($37.17/hour). Salaries range from $46,180 at the entry level to $99,510+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 3,510 gas compressor and gas pumping station operators jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 1.3% through 2034.

Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Median Salary
$77,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.17
per hour
Employment
3,510
jobs in the U.S.

Salary Distribution

10th percentile
$46,180
25th percentile
$58,580
Median
$77,320
75th percentile
$91,020
90th percentile
$99,510

Job Growth (2024-2034)

-1.3%
Decline

Annual Openings

600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Training Needed

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary by State

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Salary Map — Click a state for details

$43K
$108K■ No data

Top Paying States

Kansas
$108K
+39%
Alaska
$106K
+38%
Indiana
$100K
+30%
Ohio
$86K
+11%
Montana
$84K
+8%
Oklahoma
$82K
+6%
Texas
$82K
+6%
Louisiana
$80K
+3%
Michigan
$78K
+1%
Colorado
$76K
-1%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
StateMedianvs. National
Kansas$107,730+39.3%
Alaska$106,440+37.7%
Indiana$100,280+29.7%
Ohio$85,930+11.1%
Montana$83,750+8.3%
Oklahoma$82,150+6.2%
Texas$82,120+6.2%
Louisiana$79,970+3.4%
Michigan$78,240+1.2%
Colorado$76,200-1.4%
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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary by Metro Area

Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.

Metro AreaMedianvs. National
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$90,730+17.3%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$79,720+3.1%
Charleston, WV$73,080-5.5%
Pittsburgh, PA$61,190-20.9%
Puerto Rico$21,840-71.8%
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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