What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Compressor Station Operator?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Compressor Station Operator jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Corte Madera, CA (24.2% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Corte Madera, CA $89,718 $7,476 $1,725 $43.13 Nome, AK $89,589 $7,465 $1,722 $43.07 Berkeley, CA $88,430 $7,369 $1,700 $42.51 Sitka, AK $87,003 $7,250 $1,673 $41.83 San Francisco, CA $85,088 $7,090 $1,636 $40.91 Livermore, CA $84,714 $7,059 $1,629 $40.73 San Jose, CA $84,642 $7,053 $1,627 $40.69 Santa Clara, CA $84,160 $7,013 $1,618 $40.46 Daly City, CA $83,682 $6,973 $1,609 $40.23 Arlington, VA $83,087 $6,923 $1,597 $39.95

Compressor Station Operator

Compressor Station Operator Salary

Q: How much does a Compressor Station Operator make?

The average annual pay for a compressor station operator in the United States is $72,221 a year — that works out to approximately $34.72 an hour. The middle 80% of Compressor Station Operators earn between $69,000 (10th percentile) and $76,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Compressor Station Operator Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Compressor Station Operator in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Natural Gas Analyst at $15,890 (22.0%) above Compressor Station Operator. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Natural Gas Analyst $88,111 $7,342 $1,694 $42.36 Roustabout $55,057 $4,588 $1,058 $26.47 Natural Gas Scheduler $53,874 $4,489 $1,036 $25.90 Gas Piping Technician $47,778 $3,981 $918 $22.97 Philadelphia Gas Works Pgw $33,513 $2,792 $644 $16.11

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Compressor Station Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$72,221

Columbus

Ohio

$69,758

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How much does a Compressor Station Operator make?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Compressor Station Operator in the United States is $72,221 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $34.72 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,388/week or $6,018/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $76,500 and as low as $11,000, the majority of Compressor Station Operator salaries currently range between $69,000 (25th percentile) to $75,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $76,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Compressor Station Operator varies little (about 6500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Compressor Station Operator in your area makes on average $69,758 per year, or $2,463 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $72,221. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Compressor Station Operator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Compressor Station Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Compressor Station Operator Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Compressor Station Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Corte Madera, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $16,209 (22.4%), and Corte Madera, CA, furthers that trend with another $17,497 (24.2%) above the $72,221 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Compressor Station Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Corte Madera, CA, and Arlington, VA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Compressor Station Operator role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Corte Madera, CA	$89,718	$7,476	$1,725	$43.13
Nome, AK	$89,589	$7,465	$1,722	$43.07
Berkeley, CA	$88,430	$7,369	$1,700	$42.51
Sitka, AK	$87,003	$7,250	$1,673	$41.83
San Francisco, CA	$85,088	$7,090	$1,636	$40.91
Livermore, CA	$84,714	$7,059	$1,629	$40.73
San Jose, CA	$84,642	$7,053	$1,627	$40.69
Santa Clara, CA	$84,160	$7,013	$1,618	$40.46
Daly City, CA	$83,682	$6,973	$1,609	$40.23
Arlington, VA	$83,087	$6,923	$1,597	$39.95

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Compressor Station Operator Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Compressor Station Operator job category, we found that Natural Gas Analyst jobs have average salaries greater than Compressor Station Operator jobs.

Significantly, Natural Gas Analyst jobs pay $15,890 (22.0%) more than the average Compressor Station Operator salary of $72,221. If you're qualified, finding work as a Natural Gas Analyst may help you make more money than that of the average Compressor Station Operator position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Natural Gas Analyst	$88,111	$7,342	$1,694	$42.36
Roustabout	$55,057	$4,588	$1,058	$26.47
Natural Gas Scheduler	$53,874	$4,489	$1,036	$25.90
Gas Piping Technician	$47,778	$3,981	$918	$22.97
Philadelphia Gas Works Pgw	$33,513	$2,792	$644	$16.11

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