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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in West Virginia

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in West Virginia earn a median $65,050 a year, 16% below the U.S. median.

Median in WV
$65,050 a year
U.S. median
$77,320 a year
Employment
200
Location quotient
12.49
Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in West Virginia

10%: $45,280Median: $65,05090%: $88,120
Median (50%)
$65,050 · $31.27 an hour
Mean (average)
$65,100 · $31.30 an hour (estimate error ±8.4%)
10th percentile
$45,280 · $21.77 an hour
25th percentile
$45,880 · $22.06 an hour
75th percentile
$81,070 · $38.98 an hour
90th percentile
$88,120 · $42.36 an hour
Employment
200 (estimate error ±25.7%)
Jobs per 1,000
0.28
Location quotient
12.49 (1.00 = national share)

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators pay by metro area in West Virginia

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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AreaMedian wageEmployment
Charleston, WV$73,08030
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area$48,25070

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Frequently asked questions

How much do gas compressor and gas pumping station operators make in West Virginia?
The median wage for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators in West Virginia is $65,050 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 200 jobs in the state.
Where in West Virginia do gas compressor and gas pumping station operators earn the most?
Charleston, WV has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $73,080 a year.