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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $88,080 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.35
10th percentile $60,500
90th percentile $89,730
National median $71,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,500
    25th
    $66,110
    50th (median)
    $88,080
    75th
    $88,980
    90th
    $89,730

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary vs area income 109% Median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary is 9% 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

    Nearby metros — Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $72,030

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Houston, TX is $42.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in Houston, TX is 23.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,500 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,110.