Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $101,630 +42.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.86
10th percentile $59,230
90th percentile $114,260
National median $71,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,230
    25th
    $73,210
    50th (median)
    $101,630
    75th
    $114,000
    90th
    $114,260

    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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,810
    Indiana $98,360

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,170
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,930
    Wellhead Pumpers $70,010
    Light Truck Drivers $45,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Eastern New Mexico is $48.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.93 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salaries?

    The median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in Eastern New Mexico is 42.1% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (10th percentile) earn around $59,230 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,210.