Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,540 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.36
10th percentile $59,500
90th percentile $106,130
National median $71,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,500
    25th
    $73,540
    50th (median)
    $73,540
    75th
    $95,680
    90th
    $106,130

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,510
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,820
    Bus Drivers, School$43,540
    Light Truck Drivers$45,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in East-Central Montana is $35.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.85 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in East-Central Montana is 2.8% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (10th percentile) earn around $59,500 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,540.