Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $73,080 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.14
10th percentile $46,330
90th percentile $90,170
Employed locally 30
National median $71,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,330
    25th
    $60,300
    50th (median)
    $73,080
    75th
    $77,980
    90th
    $90,170

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary vs area income 126% Median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary is 26% above 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

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,100
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,870
    Light Truck Drivers $38,100
    Bus Drivers, School $30,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Charleston, WV is $35.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in Charleston, WV is 2.2% above 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,330 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,300.