Occupation Salary Profile

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

SOC Code: 53-7071

Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.

National Median (BLS)
$58,810
▲ +19.97% Nominal +16.18% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$55,950
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
150
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $43,440
25th Percentile $50,060
National Median (50th Percentile) $58,810
75th Percentile $58,810
90th Percentile $73,420
P10: $43,440 P50 (Median): $58,810 P90: $73,420