Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Gas Compressor Station Operators
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Louisiana earn a median of $79,970 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($77,320)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 20
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,340; the top 10% earn over $100,420. Nationally the range is $46,180 to $99,510.
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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators pay in Louisiana
How much do gas compressor and gas pumping station operators make in Louisiana?
The median is $79,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,340 and the top 10% earn over $100,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 20 (+3% vs. the national median of $77,320). Living costs are not included.