Top 4 cities for this job by average salary
| Houston, TX | $83,200 |
|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $78,240 |
| Charleston, WV | $69,930 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $69,160 |
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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary by state
Alaska pays gas compressor and gas pumping station operators the most statewide, $110,500 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $110,500 | $106,440 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $108,270 | $107,730 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $99,730 | $100,280 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $89,090 | $85,930 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $85,040 | $82,150 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $83,430 | $83,750 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $80,590 | $82,120 | 1,350 | 2 | $83,200 | $78,240 |
| Michigan | $78,750 | $78,240 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $73,590 | $79,970 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $71,990 | $76,200 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $67,390 | $64,990 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $65,100 | $65,050 | 200 | 1 | $69,930 | $69,930 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,870 | $60,170 | 300 | 1 | $69,160 | $69,160 |
| Nebraska | $63,830 | $64,620 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $57,030 | $51,150 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $56,680 | $57,500 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $56,530 | $59,040 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $53,810 | $44,440 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $52,590 | $43,440 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $51,820 | $45,350 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $28,510 | $21,840 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $83,200 | $90,730 | $40.00 | n/a |
| Dallas, TX | $78,240 | $79,720 | $37.62 | 100 |
| Charleston, WV | $69,930 | $73,080 | $33.62 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $69,160 | $61,190 | $33.25 | 60 |
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- Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentU.S. average $36,980
- Packers and Packagers, HandU.S. average $37,540
- Stockers and Order FillersU.S. average $39,540
- Machine Feeders and OffbearersU.S. average $43,660
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- Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsU.S. average $52,820
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary: questions
Where do gas compressor and gas pumping station operators make the most money?
In Houston, TX, with an average of $83,200 a year, among the 4 metro areas we cover.
What is the average gas compressor and gas pumping station operators salary in the U.S.?
$74,610 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $77,320, so half of gas compressor and gas pumping station operators earn more than that and half less.
What salary should gas compressor and gas pumping station operators ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of gas compressor and gas pumping station operators nationwide earn between $58,580 (25th percentile) and $91,020 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays gas compressor and gas pumping station operators the most?
Alaska, with a statewide average of $110,500 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is gas compressor and gas pumping station operators pay the lowest?
Pittsburgh, PA, at $69,160 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7071.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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