Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $98,810 +38.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.51
10th percentile $63,950
90th percentile $130,840
Employed locally 30
National median $71,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,950
    25th
    $76,390
    50th (median)
    $98,810
    75th
    $107,500
    90th
    $130,840

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary vs area income 111% Median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary is 11% 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
    Indiana $98,360

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,940
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,430
    Light Truck Drivers $47,270
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,760
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Chicago, IL-IN is $47.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 38.2% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (10th percentile) earn around $63,950 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,390.