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Compressor mechanic salary
Average compressor mechanic salary
$41,266
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Average compressor mechanic salary by state
Highest paying states for compressor mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $54,331 | $26.12 |
| 2 | Nevada | $48,398 | $23.27 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $46,199 | $22.21 |
| 4 | Washington | $50,853 | $24.45 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $42,540 | $20.45 |
| 6 | Maine | $45,892 | $22.06 |
| 7 | Iowa | $40,578 | $19.51 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $47,893 | $23.03 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $51,192 | $24.61 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $46,958 | $22.58 |
| 11 | Oregon | $43,365 | $20.85 |
| 12 | Vermont | $44,096 | $21.20 |
| 13 | New York | $46,271 | $22.25 |
| 14 | California | $51,368 | $24.70 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $45,800 | $22.02 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $41,401 | $19.90 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $40,964 | $19.69 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $42,774 | $20.56 |
| 19 | Alabama | $37,719 | $18.13 |
| 20 | Ohio | $38,805 | $18.66 |
| 21 | Idaho | $38,226 | $18.38 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $43,989 | $21.15 |
| 23 | Texas | $38,744 | $18.63 |
| 24 | Virginia | $43,692 | $21.01 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $45,602 | $21.92 |
| 26 | Utah | $38,506 | $18.51 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $46,937 | $22.57 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $36,168 | $17.39 |
| 29 | Montana | $37,239 | $17.90 |
| 30 | Maryland | $43,735 | $21.03 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $37,043 | $17.81 |
| 32 | Illinois | $40,552 | $19.50 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $37,737 | $18.14 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $37,882 | $18.21 |
| 35 | Delaware | $39,293 | $18.89 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $36,986 | $17.78 |
| 37 | Indiana | $36,040 | $17.33 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $35,952 | $17.28 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $35,960 | $17.29 |
| 40 | Georgia | $36,498 | $17.55 |
| 41 | Michigan | $37,355 | $17.96 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $35,183 | $16.91 |
| 43 | Colorado | $38,238 | $18.38 |
| 44 | Kansas | $36,459 | $17.53 |
| 45 | Florida | $35,571 | $17.10 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $32,718 | $15.73 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $32,093 | $15.43 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $33,785 | $16.24 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $34,799 | $16.73 |
| 50 | Arizona | $35,042 | $16.85 |
| 51 | Missouri | $32,324 | $15.54 |
Compressor mechanic salary details
A compressor mechanic's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $56,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a compressor mechanic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| Average | $41,266 | $3,439 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying compressor mechanic jobs
The highest paying types of compressor mechanics are lead mechanic, truck mechanic, and fleet mechanic.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Technician | $44,554 | $3,713 | $21.42 | 204,626 |
| Mechanic Helper | $31,892 | $2,658 | $15.33 | 48,546 |
| Diesel Technician | $46,868 | $3,906 | $22.53 | 128,944 |
| Light Wheel Mechanic | $41,948 | $3,496 | $20.17 | 90,297 |
| Heavy Duty Mechanic | $49,563 | $4,130 | $23.83 | 51,609 |
| Shop Technician | $36,798 | $3,066 | $17.69 | 150,349 |
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Compressor mechanic salary trends
The average compressor mechanic salary has risen by $7,037 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average compressor mechanic earned $34,229 annually, but today, they earn $41,266 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for compressor mechanics over the last decade.
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Average compressor mechanic salary over time
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Compressor mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,300 | $19.84 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $39,900 | $19.17 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $38,900 | $18.71 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $38,100 | $18.32 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $37,100 | $17.85 | +1.4% |
Recently added compressor mechanic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herc Rentals | Prosolutions Mechanic B-Compressor | Deer Park, TX | 06/09/2025 | $52,175 |
| Herc Rentals Inc. | Prosolutions Mechanic B-Compressor | Deer Park, TX | 05/29/2025 | $52,175 |
| Aerotek | Traveling Generator/Compressor Mechanics | Floresville, TX | 05/16/2025 | $52,175 |
| Huntington Ingalls Industries | Marine Compressor Mechanic | Norfolk, VA | 05/07/2025 | $50,000 |
| Aerotek | Traveling Generator/Compressor Mechanics | Odessa, TX | 04/24/2025 | $52,175 |
| Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC | Compressor Mechanic | Broussard, LA | 04/22/2025 | $73,045 |
| The Bergaila Companies | Compressor Mechanic | Nome, TX | 03/08/2025 | $79,306 |
| Smarttalent | Compressor Mechanic | Everett, WA | 01/24/2025 | $62,610 |
| Smarttalent | Compressor Mechanic | Billings, MT | 01/22/2025 | $62,610 |
| Rogue Industrial Group | Compressor Mechanic | Odessa, TX | 01/20/2025 | $62,610 |
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