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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$82,120
Median Annual Salary
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+6.1% vs 2024
$80,590
Mean Salary
$82,120
Median Salary
$39.48
Hourly Rate
1,350 people work as Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas earn a median salary of $82,120 per year ($6,843/month).
This is 14.2% above the national average of $71,928.
Texas ranks #7 out of 20 states for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators pay.
Approximately 1,350 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 6.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Operation and Control
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Active Listening
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.6
Mechanical
4.28
Public Safety and Security
3.85
Administration and Management
3.83
Chemistry
3.71
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(11.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas
Salaries for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas range from $57,270 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $94,740 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $67,980 and $91,610.
Median $82,120
P10: $57,270P25: $67,980P75: $91,610P90: $94,740
10th
$57,270
25th
$67,980
Median
$82,120
75th
$91,610
90th
$94,740
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$57,270
$27.53
$4,772
25th Percentile
$67,980
$32.68
$5,665
Median (50th)
$82,120
$39.48
$6,843
75th Percentile
$91,610
$44.04
$7,634
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$94,740
$45.55
$7,895
Note: The mean (average) salary of $80,590 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
Texas ranks #7 of 20 states
$71,928
National avg. for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
How much do Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas is $82,120 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $80,590.
What is the salary range for a Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas?
Salaries for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas range from $57,270 at the 10th percentile to $94,740 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $67,980 and $91,610.
What is the starting salary for a Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas?
Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators positions in Texas typically start around $57,270 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $67,980 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,350 people are employed as Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Texas is approximately $39.48 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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