Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators is $37.17 an hour ($77,320 a year). About 3,510 people work in this job there.

$37.17Median hourly pay
$58,580–$91,020Middle half of workers, yearly
3,510People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.20$46,180
25% of workers$28.17$58,580
Half of workers (median)$37.17$77,320
75% of workers$43.76$91,020
90% of workers$47.84$99,510

Best-paying states for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas$107,73050
Alaska$106,44060
Indiana$100,28040
Ohio$85,930120
Montana$83,750100
Oklahoma$82,150140
Texas$82,1201,350
Louisiana$79,97060
Michigan$78,24040
Colorado$76,2000

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 300 openings a year (BLS)

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Power Plant Operators$102,040
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$78,620
Gas Plant Operators$87,820
Wellhead Pumpers$69,960
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.