SOC 53-7071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators — Oregon
Oregon
Median pay in Oregon is $51,150 a year, 33.8% under the national median of $77,320 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Oregon is $51,150 a year, 33.8% under the national median of $77,320 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $50,780 and $61,600. The lowest tenth earn under $49,730, while the highest tenth earn more than $62,880.
Oregon ranks number 17th out of 20 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 518th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,730 | −35.7% |
| 25th | $50,780 | −34.3% |
| Median (50th) | $51,150 | −33.8% |
| 75th | $61,600 | −20.3% |
| 90th | $62,880 | −18.7% |
| Mean | $57,030 | −26.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $51,150 buys what $49,468 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 36.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,468US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,150 a year, 33.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,730 to $62,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 17th of 20 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $51,150, or $24.59 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 Oregon is 33.8% lower. 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 Oregon earns more than $62,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,730 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.
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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