SOC 53-7071 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators is $71,510 per year ($34.38/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $57,512 and $88,088 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $98,363 per year. There are approximately 5,110 gas compressor and gas pumping station operators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $21.13 | $43,950 |
| P25 | $27.65 | $57,512 |
| P50MEDIAN | $34.38 | $71,510 |
| P75 | $42.35 | $88,088 |
| P90 | $47.29 | $98,363 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators is $71,510 per year ($34.38/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $57,512 and $88,088 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators is $98,363 per year ($47.29/hr). The 75th percentile is $88,088 per year.
Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (10th percentile) earn approximately $43,950 per year ($21.13/hr). The 25th percentile is $57,512 per year.
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