Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $72,030 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.63
10th percentile $57,340
90th percentile $93,420
Employed locally 110
National median $71,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,340
    25th
    $62,320
    50th (median)
    $72,030
    75th
    $85,190
    90th
    $93,420

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary vs area income 83% Median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary is 17% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $88,080

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,390
    Light Truck Drivers$44,630
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Dallas, TX is $34.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in Dallas, TX is 0.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (10th percentile) earn around $57,340 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,320.