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Compressor station operator salary
Average compressor station operator salary
$45,421
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Average compressor station operator salary by state
Highest paying states for compressor station operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $48,932 | $23.52 |
| 2 | Alaska | $47,138 | $22.66 |
| 3 | Texas | $45,891 | $22.06 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $48,771 | $23.45 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $46,663 | $22.43 |
| 6 | Nevada | $46,079 | $22.15 |
| 7 | Michigan | $44,739 | $21.51 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $46,683 | $22.44 |
| 9 | New York | $48,808 | $23.47 |
| 10 | Oregon | $47,546 | $22.86 |
| 11 | Washington | $46,096 | $22.16 |
| 12 | Iowa | $43,622 | $20.97 |
| 13 | Alabama | $43,334 | $20.83 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $42,687 | $20.52 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $42,521 | $20.44 |
| 16 | Idaho | $45,203 | $21.73 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $43,852 | $21.08 |
| 18 | Indiana | $42,442 | $20.40 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $43,963 | $21.14 |
| 20 | Florida | $45,011 | $21.64 |
| 21 | Illinois | $44,307 | $21.30 |
| 22 | Kansas | $43,027 | $20.69 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $42,026 | $20.20 |
| 24 | Maine | $43,061 | $20.70 |
| 25 | Georgia | $43,010 | $20.68 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $42,816 | $20.58 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $42,078 | $20.23 |
| 28 | Maryland | $42,098 | $20.24 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $42,955 | $20.65 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $42,441 | $20.40 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $43,700 | $21.01 |
| 32 | California | $46,723 | $22.46 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $40,528 | $19.48 |
| 34 | Virginia | $44,886 | $21.58 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $39,964 | $19.21 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $43,067 | $20.71 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $41,625 | $20.01 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $41,862 | $20.13 |
| 39 | Ohio | $40,142 | $19.30 |
| 40 | Montana | $40,034 | $19.25 |
| 41 | Delaware | $42,786 | $20.57 |
| 42 | Vermont | $40,366 | $19.41 |
| 43 | Utah | $41,541 | $19.97 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $38,032 | $18.28 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $40,245 | $19.35 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $41,267 | $19.84 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $39,415 | $18.95 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $39,152 | $18.82 |
| 49 | Missouri | $37,908 | $18.23 |
| 50 | Colorado | $39,005 | $18.75 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $38,623 | $18.57 |
Compressor station operator salary details
A compressor station operator's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $66,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a compressor station operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| Average | $45,421 | $3,785 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
Highest paying compressor station operator jobs
The highest paying types of compressor station operators are gas engineer, pumping station engineer, and gas cylinder processor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Engineer | $94,427 | $7,869 | $45.40 | 4,086 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
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Compressor station operator salary trends
The average compressor station operator salary has risen by $10,311 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average compressor station operator earned $35,110 annually, but today, they earn $45,421 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for compressor station operators over the last decade.
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Average compressor station operator salary over time
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Compressor station operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,400 | $21.84 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $44,300 | $21.30 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $43,700 | $20.99 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $42,100 | $20.22 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $40,500 | $19.46 | +3.5% |
Recently added compressor station operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bergaila Companies | Compressor Station Operator | Kermit, TX | 02/22/2025 | $73,045 |
| The Bergaila Companies | Compressor Station Operator | Williston, ND | 02/09/2025 | $91,828 |
| Shalepro Energy Services | Compressor Station/Facility Operator | West Union, WV | 01/25/2025 | $41,740 |
| Shalepro Energy Services | Compressor Station/Facility Operator | Woodsfield, OH | 11/26/2024 | $41,740 |
| Shalepro Energy Services | Compressor Station/Facility Operator | Morgantown, WV | 08/28/2024 | $41,740 |
| BHE GT&S | Compressor Station Operator | Beaver Falls, PA | 07/29/2024 | $81,351 |
| BHE GT&S | Compressor Station Operator SR. | Delmont, PA | 07/24/2024 | $79,431 |
| BHE GT&S | Compressor Station Operator | New Hartford, NY | 05/28/2024 | $74,276 |
| BHE GT&S | Compressor Station Operator SR. | Centreville, VA | 05/23/2024 | $79,431 |
| Shalepro Energy Services | Compressor Station/Facility Operator | Woodsfield, OH | 04/30/2024 | $41,740 |
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