Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for gas compressor and gas pumping station operatorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Tennessee$51,820
- Alabama$52,590
- South Dakota$53,810
- New York$56,530
- Washington$56,680
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $110,500 | $106,440 | $53 | +48.1% | 60 |
| 2 | Kansas | $108,270 | $107,730 | $52 | +45.1% | 50 |
| 3 | Indiana | $99,730 | $100,280 | $48 | +33.7% | 40 |
| 4 | Ohio | $89,090 | $85,930 | $43 | +19.4% | 120 |
| 5 | Oklahoma | $85,040 | $82,150 | $41 | +14% | 140 |
| 6 | Montana | $83,430 | $83,750 | $40 | +11.8% | 100 |
| 7 | Texas | $80,590 | $82,120 | $39 | +8% | 1,350 |
| 8 | Michigan | $78,750 | $78,240 | $38 | +5.5% | 40 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $73,590 | $79,970 | $35 | -1.4% | 60 |
| 10 | Colorado | $71,990 | $76,200 | $35 | -3.5% | — |
| 11 | Virginia | $67,390 | $64,990 | $32 | -9.7% | 40 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $65,100 | $65,050 | $31 | -12.7% | 200 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $63,870 | $60,170 | $31 | -14.4% | 300 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $63,830 | $64,620 | $31 | -14.4% | 40 |
| 15 | Oregon | $57,030 | $51,150 | $27 | -23.6% | — |
| 16 | Washington | $56,680 | $57,500 | $27 | -24% | 120 |
| 17 | New York | $56,530 | $59,040 | $27 | -24.2% | 60 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $53,810 | $44,440 | $26 | -27.9% | — |
| 19 | Alabama | $52,590 | $43,440 | $25 | -29.5% | 60 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $51,820 | $45,350 | $25 | -30.5% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 9 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $107,730 | $107,960 | 50 |
| 2 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $90,730 | $83,200 | — |
| 3 | East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $83,750 | $86,760 | 90 |
| 4 | Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $82,830 | $84,610 | 140 |
| 5 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $79,720 | $78,240 | 100 |
| 6 | Charleston, WV | $73,080 | $69,930 | 30 |
| 7 | Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $67,080 | $73,230 | 60 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh, PA | $61,190 | $69,160 | 60 |
| 9 | Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $48,250 | $60,360 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing gas compressor and gas pumping station operatorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $90,730 | $89,150 | 1,390 |
| 2 | Pipeline Transportation | $88,040 | $87,020 | 1,580 |
| 3 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $88,040 | $87,010 | 1,580 |
| 4 | Utilities | $83,740 | $83,090 | 320 |
| 5 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $83,740 | $83,090 | 320 |
| 6 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $83,730 | $85,240 | — |
| 7 | Natural Gas Distribution | $83,220 | $81,720 | 290 |
| 8 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $78,940 | $75,420 | 3,360 |
| 9 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $77,320 | $74,610 | 3,510 |
| 10 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $74,230 | $81,650 | 200 |
| 11 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $74,230 | $81,650 | 200 |
| 12 | Sector 21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $67,360 | $72,980 | 350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do gas compressor and gas pumping station operators make in the U.S.?
The median gas compressor and gas pumping station operators salary in the United States is $77,320 per year (mean $74,610), and about 80% earn between $46,180 and $99,510.
How much do gas compressor and gas pumping station operators make per hour?
Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $74,610 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays gas compressor and gas pumping station operators the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators at $110,500 per year (median $106,440).
What is the job outlook for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators?
Employment is projected to change -1.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 600 openings per year.