SOC 53-7071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators — Northwestern Region of Texas
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $82,830 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $77,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $82,830 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $77,320. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $81,110 and $94,270. The lowest tenth earn under $72,380, while the highest tenth earn more than $94,270.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 33.27 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Houston records the highest median at $90,730. Of the 375 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 68th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,380 | −6.4% |
| 25th | $81,110 | +4.9% |
| Median (50th) | $82,830 | +7.1% |
| 75th | $94,270 | +21.9% |
| 90th | $94,270 | +21.9% |
| Mean | $84,610 | +9.4% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $82,830 goes as far as $85,304 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,304US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,830 a year, 7.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $72,380 to $94,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $90,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $82,830, or $39.82 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 Northwestern Region of Texas, TX is 7.1% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas, TX earns more than $94,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $72,380 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 Houston, at $90,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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