Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators salary in Charleston, WV
SOC 53-7071 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$73,080
per year in Charleston, WV
Middle half
$60,300–$77,980
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Charleston, WV
Concentration
14.39×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Charleston, WV
$73,080
published median
United States
$77,320
5.5% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
3rd
4 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: West Virginia ($65,050). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $73,080 median has purchasing power comparable to about $82,374 nationally. Charleston, WV's BEA regional price parity is 88.7 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Charleston, WV.
$46,330$90,170
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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