Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$71,510
↑ 36.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 36.4% since 2011 ($52,440 → $71,510)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $71,510
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,510 | +15.6% |
| 2023 | $61,870 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $59,990 | -15.2% |
| 2021 | $70,720 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | $67,840 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | $66,160 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | $65,210 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | $62,810 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | $60,470 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | $58,350 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | $56,280 | +3.4% |
| 2013 | $54,420 | +6.4% |
| 2012 | $51,150 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | $52,440 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.