Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in West Virginia

In West Virginia we have BLS pay data for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators in Charleston only, where the average is $69,930 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the gas compressor and gas pumping station operators average at $65,100 and the median at $65,050 for 200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $74,610.

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators average salary by city in West Virginia

Charleston$69,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$69,930	$73,080	$60,300	$55,712	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in other states

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in West Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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