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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in California

Considering working as a Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in California? Here’s what the data says. Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.

$60,270 Median Annual Wage (California)

$51,900 National Median Annual Wage

Some Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Make in California?

The gas compressor and gas pumping station operators working in California, the typical annual salary is $60,270 per year (or roughly $28.98/hour).Earnings range from $57,200 at the 10th percentile to $116,050 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$57,200	$27.50
25th percentile	$57,940	$27.86
Median (50th)	$60,270	$28.98
75th percentile	$112,460	$54.07
90th percentile	$116,050	$55.79

Salary ranges for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators in California

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, gas compressor and gas pumping station operators earn a median of $51,900 per year ($24.95/hour), above the California median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 1,089,993 gas compressor and gas pumping station operators across the United States.

Forecasted number of jobs for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Top States for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Employment

The table below shows the states where the most gas compressor and gas pumping station operators work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	1,880
Pennsylvania	430
Ohio	210
Arkansas	210
Florida	120
Oklahoma	120
Indiana	100
Michigan	90
Kansas	90
Alaska	80
West Virginia	80
New Mexico	70
New York	60
Kentucky	60
Puerto Rico	50
Nebraska	50
Tennessee	40
Missouri	40

Highest-Paying States for Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Where gas compressor and gas pumping station operators earn the most: gas compressor and gas pumping station operators.

State	Annual Median Salary
Michigan	$107,550
Kansas	$105,790
Alaska	$104,550
Indiana	$98,360
Ohio	$91,740
New Mexico	$84,960
West Virginia	$78,780
Texas	$77,370
Montana	$73,540
Nebraska	$64,230

Skills

Top gas compressor and gas pumping station operators skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Operations Monitoring 4.0 / 5

Operation and Control 3.9 / 5

Critical Thinking 3.6 / 5

Troubleshooting 3.1 / 5

Equipment Maintenance 3.1 / 5

Active Listening 3.1 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Production and Processing 4.6 / 5

Mechanical 4.3 / 5

Public Safety and Security 3.9 / 5

Administration and Management 3.8 / 5

Chemistry 3.7 / 5

English Language 3.6 / 5

Abilities

Key abilities for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Finger Dexterity 3.9 / 5

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.9 / 5

Manual Dexterity 3.9 / 5

Problem Sensitivity 3.8 / 5

Near Vision 3.6 / 5

Multilimb Coordination 3.6 / 5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, gas compressor and gas pumping station operators typically:

Monitor meters and pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations, temperatures, and pressures.
Respond to problems by adjusting control room equipment or instructing other personnel to adjust equipment at problem locations or in other control areas.
Record instrument readings and operational changes in operating logs.
Adjust valves and equipment to obtain specified performance.
Move controls and turn valves to start compressor engines, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
Operate power-driven pumps that transfer liquids, semi-liquids, gases, or powdered materials.
Submit daily reports on facility operations.
Take samples of gases and conduct chemical tests to determine gas quality and sulfur or moisture content, or send samples to laboratories for analysis.
Read gas meters, and maintain records of the amounts of gas received and dispensed from holders.
Turn knobs or switches to regulate pressures.
Clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment, and replace filters and gaskets, using hand tools.
Maintain each station by performing general housekeeping duties such as painting, washing, and cleaning.

Work Activities

Documenting/Recording Information
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

Related occupations to gas compressor and gas pumping station operators include:

Also Known As

Acetylene Gas Compressor, Air Compressor Technician, Butadiene Compressor Operator, Butane Compressor Operator, Compressor, Compressor Engineer, Compressor Operator, Compressor Station Operator, Compressor Technician, Corrosion Technician, Fill Plant Operator, Filler, Gas Booster Engineer, Gas Compressor Operator, Gas Cylinder Operator.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 53-7071.00

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