Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in Virginia
Also called: Gas Compressor Station Operators
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Virginia earn a median of $64,990 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($77,320)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 20
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,820; the top 10% earn over $98,000. Nationally the range is $46,180 to $99,510.
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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators pay in Virginia
How much do gas compressor and gas pumping station operators make in Virginia?
The median is $64,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,820 and the top 10% earn over $98,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 20 (−16% vs. the national median of $77,320). Living costs are not included.