Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $68,590 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.98
10th percentile $42,890
90th percentile $87,750
Employed locally 70
National median $71,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,890
    25th
    $59,300
    50th (median)
    $68,590
    75th
    $79,750
    90th
    $87,750

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary vs area income 93% Median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary is 7% 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 Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,850
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,040
    Light Truck Drivers $40,040
    Bus Drivers, School $45,130
    Driver/Sales Workers $27,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Pittsburgh, PA is $32.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 4.1% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,890 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,300.