Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary by State
Also called: Gas Compressor Station Operators
The national median pay for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators is $77,320 a year. By state, it ranges from $43,440 in Alabama to $107,730 in Kansas.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,180
- 25th percentile
- $58,580
- Median
- $77,320
- 75th percentile
- $91,020
- Top 10%
- $99,510
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,510 jobs.
Median pay in 20 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas | $107,730 | +39% | $102,430 | $131,620 | 50 |
| 2 | Alaska | $106,440 | +38% | $72,720 | $134,860 | 60 |
| 3 | Indiana | $100,280 | +30% | $91,520 | $106,230 | 40 |
| 4 | Ohio | $85,930 | +11% | $78,890 | $103,190 | 120 |
| 5 | Montana | $83,750 | +8% | $80,560 | $97,450 | 100 |
| 6 | Oklahoma | $82,150 | +6% | $40,260 | $116,390 | 140 |
| 7 | Texas | $82,120 | +6% | $57,270 | $94,740 | 1,350 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $79,970 | +3% | $50,340 | $100,420 | 60 |
| 9 | Michigan | $78,240 | +1% | $56,890 | $110,060 | 40 |
| 10 | Colorado | $76,200 | −1% | $52,510 | $89,370 | Not published |
| 11 | West Virginia | $65,050 | −16% | $45,280 | $88,120 | 200 |
| 12 | Virginia | $64,990 | −16% | $36,820 | $98,000 | 40 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $64,620 | −16% | $47,210 | $82,840 | 40 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $60,170 | −22% | $50,060 | $87,870 | 300 |
| 15 | New York | $59,040 | −24% | $43,780 | $63,200 | 60 |
| 16 | Washington | $57,500 | −26% | $42,830 | $69,760 | 120 |
| 17 | Oregon | $51,150 | −34% | $49,730 | $62,880 | Not published |
| 18 | Tennessee | $45,350 | −41% | $39,620 | $60,220 | Not published |
| 19 | South Dakota | $44,440 | −43% | $37,110 | $78,800 | Not published |
| 20 | Alabama | $43,440 | −44% | $38,910 | $75,050 | 60 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary questions
Which state pays gas compressor and gas pumping station operators the most?
Kansas, with a median of $107,730 a year (+39% vs. the national median of $77,320). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays gas compressor and gas pumping station operators the least?
Alabama, with a median of $43,440 a year (−44% vs. national).
Where do most gas compressor and gas pumping station operators work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 1,350, with a median of $82,120.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.