Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators (53-7071)
Occupation description: Operate steam, gas, electric motor, or internal combustion engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
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Employment and Job Openings
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Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
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2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
Alaska | 90 | 93 | 3.3 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
United States | 3,600 | 3,500 | 0.0 | 100 | 300 | 400 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages 
Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
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Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
United States | 30.15 | 18.17 | 24.01 | 31.81 | 36.76 | 39.96 |