Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $63,900 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.72
10th percentile $56,870
90th percentile $122,770
Employed locally 40
National median $71,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,870
    25th
    $59,140
    50th (median)
    $63,900
    75th
    $86,360
    90th
    $122,770

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $107,550
    Kansas $105,790
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $105,780
    Alaska $104,550
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $101,630
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,810

    Nearby metros — Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma $52,000
    Alabama $39,410

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,570
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,070
    Light Truck Drivers $48,180
    Bus Drivers, School $63,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Boston, MA-NH is $30.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.03 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in Boston, MA-NH is 10.6% below the national median of $71,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Boston?

    Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (10th percentile) earn around $56,870 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,140.