Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,080 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.81
10th percentile $33,580
90th percentile $91,330
Employed locally 30
National median $71,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,580
    25th
    $57,220
    50th (median)
    $64,080
    75th
    $67,930
    90th
    $91,330

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,300
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,650
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,550
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $60,390
    Bus Drivers, School $45,260
    Light Truck Drivers $36,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $30.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 10.4% below 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (10th percentile) earn around $33,580 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,220.