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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary in New York

The median pay for a gas compressor and gas pumping station operators in New York is $59,590/year ($28.65/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $71K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$60K
Median annual
$28.65/hr
Hourly rate
$48K
Entry level (10th %)
$71K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $60K get you in New York?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,937/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,917/mo
Rent as % of take-home48.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$60,676/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,020/mo

About gas compressor and gas pumping station operators

Education: No formal educational credential
U.S. employed: 5,110
New York employed: 60
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New York

Bar chart showing Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $48,220, 25th percentile $50,920, median $59,590, 75th percentile $62,080, 90th percentile $71,130. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$48K25th$51KMedian$60K75th$62K90th$71K
Bar chart showing Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $48,220, 25th percentile $50,920, median $59,590, 75th percentile $62,080, 90th percentile $71,130. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level gas compressor and gas pumping station operators (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $71K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.

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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary by metro in New York

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Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
New York-Newark-Jersey City$60K+1%N/A

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Frequently asked questions

How much do gas compressor and gas pumping station operators make in New York?

The median is $59,590 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,220, and experienced gas compressor and gas pumping station operators can clear $71,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $60K enough to live in New York?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,937/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 48.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a gas compressor and gas pumping station operators salary go in New York?

New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median gas compressor and gas pumping station operators salary is worth about $60,676 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do gas compressor and gas pumping station operators get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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