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

The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas is $30.54/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

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

Entry-Level (P10)
$22.45
/hour
Median (P50)
$30.54
/hour
Senior (P90)
$37.48
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$63,520
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Texas vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$22.45
National: $21.84
+2.8%
Median (P50)
$30.54
National: $29.79
+2.5%
Senior (P90)
$37.48
National: $38.72
-3.2%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $22.45 $898 $3891 $46,690
Q1 (P25) $29.5 $1180 $5114 $61,370
Median (P50) $30.54 $1222 $5293 $63,520
Q3 (P75) $34.55 $1382 $5988 $71,860
Senior (P90) $37.48 $1499 $6496 $77,950

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%

Find Your Next Opportunity

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas is $30.54/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $63,520.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Texas 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 Texas is $30.54/hr compared to the national average of $29.79/hr — higher by $0.75/hr.

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

Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators professionals in Texas earn approximately $22.45/hour (10th percentile), which equals $46,690.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $37.48/hour.

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

Senior-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators professionals in Texas (90th percentile) earn approximately $37.48/hour, or $77,950.0/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.

Related Salary Pages

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 Texas.

Explore More in Texas

Related Analysis
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary After-Tax Take-Home Pay Cost of Living Adjusted Entry-Level vs Senior Salary Hourly Wage Employment Outlook
Rankings
Highest Paying Jobs Jobs Over $100K Average Salary All Jobs in Texas Career Progression Hourly Wages Employment Outlook