Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators in the U.S. is $77,320 ($37.17 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $77,320
- Mean annual wage
- $74,610
- Median hourly wage
- $37.17
- Employment
- 3,510
3,510 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,180 | $22.20 |
| 25th percentile | $58,580 | $28.17 |
| Median (50th) | $77,320 | $37.17 |
| 75th percentile | $91,020 | $43.76 |
| 90th percentile | $99,510 | $47.84 |
Highest-paying states for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $107,730 | 50 |
| Alaska | $106,440 | 60 |
| Indiana | $100,280 | 40 |
| Ohio | $85,930 | 120 |
| Montana | $83,750 | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $82,150 | 140 |
| Texas | $82,120 | 1,350 |
| Louisiana | $79,970 | 60 |
| Michigan | $78,240 | 40 |
| Colorado | $76,200 | — |
Lowest-paying states
- Alabama: $43,440 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $44,440 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $45,350 median annual wage
- Oregon: $51,150 median annual wage
- Washington: $57,500 median annual wage
About this occupation
Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
Typical tasks
- Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials.
- Connect pipelines between pumps and containers that are being filled or emptied.
- Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.
- Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance.
- Take samples of gases and conduct chemical tests to determine gas quality and sulfur or moisture content, or send samples to laboratories for analysis.
- Respond to problems by adjusting control room equipment or instructing other personnel to adjust equipment at problem locations or in other control areas.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 11.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 50.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.4% |
| Associate's degree | 5.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.2% |
| Master's degree | 0.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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