SOC 53-7071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators — Tennessee
Tennessee
The median wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Tennessee is $45,350 per year, substantially below the national median of $77,320 — a gap of 41.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Tennessee is $45,350 per year, substantially below the national median of $77,320 — a gap of 41.3%. Half of workers earn between $43,410 and $56,290. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,620 and the ninetieth at $60,220.
Tennessee ranks number 18th out of 20 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 730 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 506th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,620 | −48.8% |
| 25th | $43,410 | −43.9% |
| Median (50th) | $45,350 | −41.3% |
| 75th | $56,290 | −27.2% |
| 90th | $60,220 | −22.1% |
| Mean | $51,820 | −33.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $45,350 goes as far as $49,347 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,347US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,350 a year, 41.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,620 to $60,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 18th of 20 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in Tennessee?
The median annual wage is $45,350, or $21.80 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 Tennessee is 41.3% 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 Tennessee earns more than $60,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,620 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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