SOC 537071

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.

National Median

$71,510

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$71,510

Entry Level (10th pct)

$43,950

Experienced (90th pct)

$98,350

Total Employed

5,110

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$43,950 - $57,520
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$57,520 - $88,090
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$88,090 - $98,350

Highest Paying Locations for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Michigan

$107,550

+50.4% vs national

Kansas

$105,790

+47.9% vs national

Kansas nonmetropolitan area

$105,780

+47.9% vs national

Alaska

$104,550

+46.2% vs national

Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

$101,630

+42.1% vs national

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 40 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Michigan	$107,550	90
Kansas	$105,790	90
Kansas nonmetropolitan area	$105,780	90
Alaska	$104,550	80
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$101,630	N/A
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$98,810	30
Indiana	$98,360	100
Ohio	$91,740	210
Cleveland, OH	$90,490	30
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$88,080	N/A
New Mexico	$84,960	70
West Virginia	$78,780	80
Texas	$77,370	1,880
Montana	$73,540	N/A
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area	$73,540	N/A
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$72,030	110
Pittsburgh, PA	$68,590	70
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$67,930	40
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$65,450	50
Nebraska	$64,230	50
Arkansas	$64,110	210
Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$64,080	30
Pennsylvania	$64,080	430
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$63,900	40
Virginia	$63,410	N/A
Tennessee	$62,650	40
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$60,320	N/A
California	$60,270	N/A
New York	$59,590	60
Oregon	$58,720	N/A
Greeley, CO	$57,530	N/A
North Carolina	$56,670	N/A
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$56,620	50
Oklahoma	$52,000	120
Kentucky	$48,980	60
Missouri	$47,510	40
Washington	$47,360	N/A
Alabama	$39,410	N/A
Florida	$37,260	120
Puerto Rico	$21,540	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators?

The national median annual salary for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators is $71,510, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operatorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operatorss is Michigan, with a median salary of $107,550.

How much can an experienced Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators make?

Top-earning Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operatorss (90th percentile) make $98,350 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.