SOC 53-7071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators — Houston
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Houston, TX comes to $90,730 a year, ahead of the national median of $77,320 by 17.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Houston, TX comes to $90,730 a year, ahead of the national median of $77,320 by 17.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $78,430 and $91,610. The lowest tenth earn under $58,920, while the highest tenth earn more than $94,740.
Dallas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,720. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 147th of 699 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,920 | −23.8% |
| 25th | $78,430 | +1.4% |
| Median (50th) | $90,730 | +17.3% |
| 75th | $91,610 | +18.5% |
| 90th | $94,740 | +22.5% |
| Mean | $83,200 | +7.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $79,720 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Houston run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $90,730 goes as far as $93,440 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$90,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$93,440US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $90,730 a year, 17.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,920 to $94,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $79,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Houston, TX?
The median annual wage is $90,730, or $43.62 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $77,320, so pay in Houston, TX is 17.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Houston, TX earns more than $94,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dallas, at $79,720 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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