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Top 4 cities for this job by average salary
| Houston, TX | $83,200 |
|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $78,240 |
| Charleston, WV | $69,930 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $69,160 |
Map: Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary by metro area
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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary by state
| State | Metros | Highest average | Lowest average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $83,200 | $78,240 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $69,930 | $69,930 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $69,160 | $69,160 |
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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $83,200 | $90,730 | $40.00 | n/a |
| Dallas, TX | $78,240 | $79,720 | $37.62 | 100 |
| Charleston, WV | $69,930 | $73,080 | $33.62 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $69,160 | $61,190 | $33.25 | 60 |
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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary: questions
Where do gas compressor and gas pumping station operators make the most money?
In Houston, TX, with an average of $83,200 a year, among the 4 metro areas we cover.
What is the average gas compressor and gas pumping station operators salary in the U.S.?
$74,061 a year across all U.S. metro areas, weighted by employment (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Where is gas compressor and gas pumping station operators pay the lowest?
Pittsburgh, PA, at $69,160 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7071.
- U.S. metro average: employment-weighted mean of every metro area in the OEWS file (not only the ones listed here).
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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