The average salary for a gas compressor and gas pumping station operator in the United States is $63,810, but the range typically falls between $47,470 and $75,370. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $30.68, with a range between $22.82 and $36.24.
There are approximately 4,400 people employed as a gas compressor and gas pumping station operator in the United States. With Texas, Pennsylvania, Arkansas employing the highest number of gas compressor and gas pumping station operators.The state with the best pay for a gas compressor and gas pumping station operator is Michigan, with an average annual salary of $98,760, while Florida has the lowest average annual salary of $38,660.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,480 | $17.54 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,470 | $22.82 |
| Median | $61,870 | $29.75 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,370 | $36.24 |
| 90th Percentile | $93,450 | $44.93 |
The salary of a gas compressor and gas pumping station operator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a gas compressor and gas pumping station operator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators are Michigan, Indiana, Utah, Ohio, Georgia while the worst states are Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, Washington, Missouri.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $32,130 | $41,910 | $47,420 |
| Arkansas | $36,440 | $54,120 | $72,820 |
| California | $36,500 | $56,410 | $111,960 |
| Colorado | $49,920 | $64,240 | $83,760 |
| Florida | $33,410 | $38,660 | $39,130 |
| Georgia | $49,280 | $75,070 | $102,960 |
| Indiana | $44,180 | $82,220 | $99,380 |
| Kentucky | $37,050 | $50,130 | $70,010 |
| Michigan | $88,290 | $98,760 | $109,690 |
| Missouri | $35,350 | $49,940 | $64,010 |
| Nebraska | $45,640 | $69,040 | $85,160 |
| New Hampshire | $50,220 | $62,560 | $81,190 |
| New York | $43,720 | $55,650 | $70,320 |
| Ohio | $60,280 | $78,260 | $92,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,710 | $63,070 | $98,580 |
| Tennessee | $44,310 | $58,020 | $78,500 |
| Texas | $46,690 | $64,610 | $77,950 |
| Utah | $65,240 | $81,970 | $97,990 |
| Virginia | $30,990 | $52,880 | $70,060 |
| Washington | $40,060 | $47,450 | $57,630 |
Even between cities, the salary of a gas compressor and gas pumping station operator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators is Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area, UT with an average salary of $81,760.The city with the lowest average salary for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators is Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area, FL with an average salary of $38,750.
Areas with highest average salaries for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators
Areas with lowest average salaries for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators
The number of gas compressor and gas pumping station operators in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of gas compressor and gas pumping station operators has increased by 600. On average, the number of gas compressor and gas pumping station operators has been increasing by 3.9% each year. The salary of gas compressor and gas pumping station operators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of gas compressor and gas pumping station operators has increased by $40. On average, the salary of gas compressor and gas pumping station operators has been increasing by 0.0% each year.
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
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