Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Hourly Wage in Arkansas (2024)

The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Arkansas is $29.54/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Arkansas hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.52
/hour
Median (P50)
$29.54
/hour
Senior (P90)
$35.01
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$61,450
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Arkansas vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.52
National: $21.84
-19.8%
Median (P50)
$29.54
National: $29.79
-0.8%
Senior (P90)
$35.01
National: $38.72
-9.6%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $17.52 $701 $3037 $36,440
Q1 (P25) $17.6 $704 $3051 $36,610
Median (P50) $29.54 $1182 $5121 $61,450
Q3 (P75) $29.55 $1182 $5122 $61,460
Senior (P90) $35.01 $1400 $6068 $72,820

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

#1
$49.89
$49.89/hr
+67.5%
#2
$44.93
$44.93/hr
+50.8%
#3
$41.43
$41.43/hr
+39.1%
#4
$39.74
$39.74/hr
+33.4%
#5
$33.67
$33.67/hr
+13.0%
#6
$32.95
$32.95/hr
+10.6%
#7
$30.54
$30.54/hr
+2.5%
#8
$29.54
$29.54/hr
-0.8%
#9
$29.18
$29.18/hr
-2.0%
#10
$28.95
$28.95/hr
-2.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Arkansas?

The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Arkansas is $29.54/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $61,450.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Arkansas Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Arkansas is $29.54/hr compared to the national average of $29.79/hr — lower by $0.25/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Arkansas?

Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators professionals in Arkansas earn approximately $17.52/hour (10th percentile), which equals $36,440.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $35.01/hour.

How much does a senior Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators make per hour in Arkansas?

Senior-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators professionals in Arkansas (90th percentile) earn approximately $35.01/hour, or $72,820.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (SOC 537071) in Arkansas.

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