How much does a gas compressor and gas pumping station operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $37.17 an hour or $6,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.17
- Average (mean)
- $74,610
- Jobs
- 3,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,180 | $22.20 | |
| 25th | $58,580 | $28.16 | |
| Median | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| 75th | $91,020 | $43.76 | |
| 90th | $99,510 | $47.84 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Kansas | $107,700 |
| Alaska | $106,400 |
| Indiana | $100,300 |
| Ohio | $85,930 |
| Montana | $83,750 |
| Oklahoma | $82,150 |
| Texas | $82,120 |
| Louisiana | $79,970 |
| Michigan | $78,240 |
| Colorado | $76,200 |
| West Virginia | $65,050 |
| Virginia | $64,990 |
| Nebraska | $64,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,170 |
| New York | $59,040 |
| Washington | $57,500 |
| Oregon | $51,150 |
| Tennessee | $45,350 |
| South Dakota | $44,440 |
| Alabama | $43,440 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $90,730 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,720 |
| Charleston, WV | $73,080 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,190 |
In other countries
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator belongs to the international group "Petroleum and natural gas refining plant operators".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas compressor and gas pumping station operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $37.17 ($77,320 a year).
How much does a gas compressor and gas pumping station operator make a month?
About $6,443 a month before tax, based on a median of $77,320 a year.
How much does a gas compressor and gas pumping station operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,180 or less a year ($22.20 an hour); the top 10% make $99,510 or more.
Which state pays gas compressor and gas pumping station operators the most?
Kansas, with a median of $107,700 a year, followed by Alaska ($106,400) and Indiana ($100,300).
Which city pays gas compressor and gas pumping station operators the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $90,730 a year.
How many gas compressor and gas pumping station operators are there in the United States?
About 3,510 people work as gas compressor and gas pumping station operators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.