What are the main factors that influence an Air Compressor Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Air Compressor Operator?

The Media industry offers the highest average compensation for Air Compressor Operator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Air Compressor Operator's salary?

An Air Compressor Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,652 for beginners, reaching about $48,744 at mid-level, and approach $76,106 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Air Compressor Operator?

Air Compressor Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Air Compressor Operator roles are District of Columbia $51,240, California $51,046, Massachusetts $50,365. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Air Compressor Operator roles make?

Salaries for Air Compressor Operator level roles vary by specialization: Compressor Engineer: $78,288; Air Defense Battle Management System Operator: $65,947; Compressor Mechanic: $62,485; Compressor Service Technician: $59,403; Compressor Technician: $59,251.

Air Compressor Operator Salary in Missouri

How much does an Air Compressor Operator make in Missouri? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Air Compressor Operator in Missouri is $43,970 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Air Compressor Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,262
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,858 to $48,834
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,114

10% $36,114

50% (Median) $43,970

90% $53,262

Air Compressor Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,834	$4,069	$939	$23
Average	$43,970	$3,664	$846	$21
25th Percentile	$39,858	$3,321	$766	$19

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Air Compressor Operator with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Air Compressor Operator Job Openings in Missouri

Air Ramp

United Parcel Service – PAIA, HI

Air Ramp

United Parcel Service – FARGO, ND

Air Conditioning Technician

Lee Company – CAPSHAW, AL

Air Conditioning Technician

Lee Company – NASHVILLE, TN

Key Factors That Influence Air Compressor Operator Salaries

An Air Compressor Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Air Compressor Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Air Compressor Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,652
Early Career (1-2 years): $42,956
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,744
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,367
Expert (over 8 years): $76,106

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Machine Operator I	less than 1 year	$38,652
Air Compressor Operator	1-2 years	$42,956
Machine Operator III	2-4 years	$48,744
Machine Operator IV	5-8 years	$52,367
Machine Operator Supervisor	over 8 years	$76,106

How Do Air Compressor Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Air Compressor Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,240.
California: $51,046.
Massachusetts: $50,365.

District of Columbia $51,240 California $51,046 Massachusetts $50,365 Washington $50,180 New Jersey $50,162 Alaska $50,097 Connecticut $49,458 New York $49,199

Hawaii $48,371 Rhode Island $47,982 Maryland $47,718 Minnesota $47,357 Colorado $47,218 Illinois $47,172 Oregon $46,996 Delaware $46,867

New Hampshire $46,785 Virginia $46,603 Pennsylvania $46,071 Nevada $45,802 North Dakota $45,714 Michigan $45,575 Wisconsin $45,525 Vermont $45,423

Texas $45,140 Maine $45,122 Arizona $45,094 Ohio $45,062 Georgia $44,636 Indiana $44,423 Wyoming $44,381 Utah $44,317

Iowa $44,289 Kansas $44,067 Louisiana $44,002 North Carolina $43,979 Missouri $43,970 Florida $43,789 Montana $43,692 Nebraska $43,599

Kentucky $43,548 South Carolina $43,363 Tennessee $43,248 Idaho $43,201 New Mexico $42,864 Oklahoma $42,789 Alabama $42,516 South Dakota $42,058

Arkansas $41,808 West Virginia $41,674 Mississippi $41,272

Top Paying Cities for Air Compressor Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Braggadocio: $42,606
Eugene: $42,780
Fortuna: $42,768

Braggadocio, MO $42,606

Eugene, MO $42,780

Fortuna, MO $42,768

Freeburg, MO $42,735

Gasconade, MO $42,746

Gravois Mills, MO $42,836

Laurie, MO $42,841

Hartsburg, MO $42,781

Henley, MO $42,774

Hermann, MO $42,829

High Point, MO $42,790

Holts Summit, MO $42,839

Jamestown, MO $42,744

Kaiser, MO $42,822

Koeltztown, MO $42,721

Lake Ozark, MO $42,945

Latham, MO $42,790

Linn, MO $42,752

Linn Creek, MO $42,837

Lohman, MO $42,789

Loose Creek, MO $42,760

Mc Girk, MO $42,800

Meta, MO $42,707

Mokane, MO $42,749

Morrison, MO $42,696

Mount Sterling, MO $42,669

New Bloomfield, MO $42,776

Olean, MO $42,791

Osage Beach, MO $42,930

Owensville, MO $42,773

Portland, MO $42,685

Prairie Home, MO $42,747

Rhineland, MO $42,687

Rocky Mount, MO $42,869

Russellville, MO $42,785

Saint Elizabeth, MO $42,745

Saint Thomas, MO $42,762

Steedman, MO $42,730

Stover, MO $42,766

Sunrise Beach, MO $42,883

Tebbetts, MO $42,743

Tipton, MO $42,799

Tuscumbia, MO $42,759

Ulman, MO $42,783

Versailles, MO $42,804

Westphalia, MO $42,740

Jefferson City, MO $42,851

Columbia, MO $42,899

Armstrong, MO $42,754

Auxvasse, MO $42,757

Benton City, MO $42,716

Boonville, MO $42,821

Brunswick, MO $42,806

Bunceton, MO $42,718

Cairo, MO $42,805

Kearney, MO $44,838

Kingsville, MO $44,332

Lawson, MO $44,413

Levasy, MO $44,759

Lexington, MO $44,120

Liberty, MO $45,104

Lone Jack, MO $44,609

Mayview, MO $44,100

Missouri City, MO $44,996

Mosby, MO $44,878

Napoleon, MO $44,620

Oak Grove, MO $44,736

Odessa, MO $44,318

Orrick, MO $44,708

Peculiar, MO $44,591

Platte City, MO $44,809

Pleasant Hill, MO $44,549

Raymore, MO $44,834

Rayville, MO $44,374

Richmond, MO $44,228

Sibley, MO $44,841

Smithville, MO $44,909

Strasburg, MO $44,406

Waldron, MO $45,087

Warrensburg, MO $43,599

Waverly, MO $43,382

Wellington, MO $44,450

Weston, MO $44,390

Kansas City, MO $45,108

Riverside, MO $45,101

Agency, MO $44,215

Albany, MO $42,766

Allendale, MO $42,855

Amazonia, MO $43,248

Ewing, MO $42,760

Frankford, MO $42,748

Granger, MO $42,748

Hunnewell, MO $42,727

Kahoka, MO $42,792

Knox City, MO $42,736

La Belle, MO $42,762

La Grange, MO $42,825

Lentner, MO $42,730

Leonard, MO $42,734

Lewistown, MO $42,758

Luray, MO $42,752

Maywood, MO $42,796

Monroe City, MO $42,776

Monticello, MO $42,750

Newark, MO $42,732

New London, MO $42,801

Novelty, MO $42,733

Palmyra, MO $42,819

Perry, MO $42,733

Philadelphia, MO $42,758

Plevna, MO $42,735

Revere, MO $42,760

Saint Patrick, MO $42,819

Saverton, MO $42,932

Shelbina, MO $42,778

Shelbyville, MO $42,753

Taylor, MO $42,782

Wayland, MO $42,948

Williamstown, MO $42,715

Wyaconda, MO $42,736

Kirksville, MO $42,914

Atlanta, MO $42,791

Baring, MO $42,755

Bevier, MO $42,847

Brashear, MO $42,801

Callao, MO $42,810

Coatsville, MO $42,757

Downing, MO $42,784

Edina, MO $42,785

Elmer, MO $42,794

Ethel, MO $42,804

Gibbs, MO $42,794

Glenwood, MO $42,789

Gorin, MO $42,757

Green Castle, MO $42,792

Green City, MO $42,812

Greentop, MO $42,802

Hurdland, MO $42,760

Lancaster, MO $42,812

La Plata, MO $42,835

Livonia, MO $42,791

Macon, MO $42,872

Memphis, MO $42,801

Milan, MO $42,841

New Boston, MO $42,809

New Cambria, MO $42,800

Novinger, MO $42,817

Pollock, MO $42,764

Queen City, MO $42,806

Rutledge, MO $42,754

Unionville, MO $42,819

Winigan, MO $42,830

Worthington, MO $42,817

Park Hills, MO $43,133

Annapolis, MO $42,552

Arcadia, MO $42,605

Belgrade, MO $42,761

Belleview, MO $42,592

Bismarck, MO $42,914

Black, MO $42,564

Blackwell, MO $43,339

Bloomsdale, MO $43,514

Bonne Terre, MO $43,290

Bunker, MO $42,534

Cadet, MO $43,285

Caledonia, MO $42,779

Cascade, MO $42,590

Centerville, MO $42,559

Des Arc, MO $42,573

Doe Run, MO $42,889

Ellington, MO $42,541

Farmington, MO $43,050

Fredericktown, MO $42,648

Amity, MO $43,324

Barnard, MO $42,721

Bethany, MO $42,795

Blythedale, MO $42,757

Bolckow, MO $42,840

Burlington Junction, MO $42,725

Cameron, MO $43,672

Clarksdale, MO $43,494

Clearmont, MO $42,767

Clyde, MO $42,826

Conception, MO $42,844

Conception Junction, MO $42,730

Cosby, MO $43,468

Craig, MO $42,655

Darlington, MO $42,731

Dearborn, MO $44,414

De Kalb, MO $44,070

Denver, MO $42,687

Eagleville, MO $42,764

Easton, MO $43,937

Edgerton, MO $44,637

Elmo, MO $42,841

Fairfax, MO $42,742

Maysville, MO $43,152

Faucett, MO $44,124

Fillmore, MO $42,921

Forest City, MO $42,814

Gentry, MO $42,705

Saint Charles, MO $44,226

Annada, MO $43,140

Augusta, MO $43,749

Irondale, MO $42,964

Ironton, MO $42,659

Knob Lick, MO $42,919

Leadwood, MO $43,237

Lesterville, MO $42,571

Marquand, MO $42,581

Middle Brook, MO $42,579

Mineral Point, MO $43,155

Patton, MO $42,627

Pilot Knob, MO $42,815

Potosi, MO $42,951

Redford, MO $42,505

Reynolds, MO $42,555

Sainte Genevieve, MO $43,305

Saint Mary, MO $43,155

Tiff, MO $43,321

Vulcan, MO $42,546

Cape Girardeau, MO $42,774

Bellflower, MO $42,894

Advance, MO $42,637

Altenburg, MO $42,706

Bell City, MO $42,606

Benton, MO $42,714

Brazeau, MO $42,913

Brownwood, MO $42,718

Burfordville, MO $42,663

Chaffee, MO $42,680

Commerce, MO $42,780

Daisy, MO $42,652

Delta, MO $42,702

Dutchtown, MO $42,724

Farrar, MO $42,836

Friedheim, MO $42,645

Frohna, MO $42,692

Gipsy, MO $42,565

Glenallen, MO $42,596

Gordonville, MO $42,734

Jackson, MO $42,739

Kelso, MO $42,855

Leopold, MO $42,621

Mc Gee, MO $42,570

Marble Hill, MO $42,640

Millersville, MO $42,644

Morley, MO $42,789

Oak Ridge, MO $42,655

Old Appleton, MO $42,712

Oran, MO $42,640

Perkins, MO $42,788

Perryville, MO $42,912

Mc Bride, MO $42,913

Pocahontas, MO $42,749

Scott City, MO $42,760

Sedgewickville, MO $42,634

Sturdivant, MO $42,607

Uniontown, MO $42,671

Vanduser, MO $42,709

Whitewater, MO $42,626

Zalma, MO $42,584

Sikeston, MO $42,704

Anniston, MO $42,769

Arbyrd, MO $42,533

Bernie, MO $42,646

Bertrand, MO $42,658

Blodgett, MO $42,845

Bloomfield, MO $42,649

Bowling Green, MO $42,866

Clarksville, MO $43,015

Cottleville, MO $44,089

Curryville, MO $42,724

Defiance, MO $43,884

Dutzow, MO $43,442

Elsberry, MO $43,347

Eolia, MO $43,074

Farber, MO $42,738

Flinthill, MO $43,815

Foley, MO $43,527

Foristell, MO $43,561

Hawk Point, MO $43,173

High Hill, MO $42,940

Jonesburg, MO $43,026

Laddonia, MO $42,714

Louisiana, MO $42,820

Marthasville, MO $43,333

Middletown, MO $42,760

Montgomery City, MO $42,745

Moscow Mills, MO $43,548

New Florence, MO $42,809

New Melle, MO $43,775

O Fallon, MO $43,909

Lake Saint Louis, MO $43,865

Old Monroe, MO $43,769

Olney, MO $42,950

Portage Des Sioux, MO $44,188

Saint Peters, MO $44,107

Silex, MO $43,091

Treloar, MO $43,239

Troy, MO $43,381

Truesdale, MO $43,401

Truxton, MO $43,005

Vandalia, MO $42,771

Warrenton, MO $43,231

Wellsville, MO $42,738

Wentzville, MO $43,763

West Alton, MO $44,370

Whiteside, MO $43,249

Williamsburg, MO $42,711

Winfield, MO $43,615

Wright City, MO $43,435

Hannibal, MO $42,897

Alexandria, MO $42,784

Anabel, MO $42,762

Arbela, MO $42,755

Ashburn, MO $42,699

Bethel, MO $42,756

Canton, MO $42,819

Center, MO $42,746

Clarence, MO $42,779

Earth City, MO $44,331

Pittsburg, MO $42,246

Hematite, MO $43,848

Herculaneum, MO $44,036

High Ridge, MO $44,226

Hillsboro, MO $43,871

House Springs, MO $44,048

Imperial, MO $44,229

Kimmswick, MO $44,244

Labadie, MO $43,818

Leslie, MO $43,116

Liguori, MO $44,128

Lonedell, MO $43,413

Luebbering, MO $43,488

Mapaville, MO $43,933

Morse Mill, MO $43,816

New Haven, MO $43,161

Pacific, MO $43,963

Pevely, MO $44,064

Richwoods, MO $43,326

Robertsville, MO $43,729

Saint Albans, MO $43,936

Saint Ann, MO $44,473

Saint Clair, MO $43,404

Emden, MO $42,739

Bragg City, MO $42,568

Canalou, MO $42,721

Cardwell, MO $42,505

Caruthersville, MO $42,641

Catron, MO $42,528

Charleston, MO $42,682

Clarkton, MO $42,586

Cooter, MO $42,736

Deering, MO $42,731

Dexter, MO $42,692

East Prairie, MO $42,606

Essex, MO $42,603

Gibson, MO $42,585

Gideon, MO $42,587

Gobler, MO $42,546

Grayridge, MO $42,775

Hayti, MO $42,613

Holcomb, MO $42,565

Holland, MO $42,765

Hornersville, MO $42,619

Kennett, MO $42,655

Kewanee, MO $42,646

Lilbourn, MO $42,615

Malden, MO $42,667

Marston, MO $42,681

Matthews, MO $42,601

Morehouse, MO $42,785

New Madrid, MO $42,623

Parma, MO $42,594

Portageville, MO $42,602

Risco, MO $42,747

Rives, MO $42,559

Senath, MO $42,566

Steele, MO $42,608

Tallapoosa, MO $42,708

Wardell, MO $42,637

Whiteoak, MO $42,735

Wolf Island, MO $42,591

Wyatt, MO $42,778

Poplar Bluff, MO $42,680

Briar, MO $42,471

Broseley, MO $42,569

Campbell, MO $42,544

Clubb, MO $42,581

Doniphan, MO $42,514

Dudley, MO $42,570

Ellsinore, MO $42,562

Stanton, MO $43,211

Sullivan, MO $43,166

Union, MO $43,452

Valles Mines, MO $43,393

Valley Park, MO $44,324

Villa Ridge, MO $43,717

Washington, MO $43,466

Rosebud, MO $42,886

Saint Louis, MO $44,715

Durham, MO $42,808

Pleasant Hope, MO $41,303

Point Lookout, MO $42,335

Polk, MO $42,070

Ponce De Leon, MO $41,479

Pontiac, MO $42,373

Powell, MO $42,254

Powersite, MO $42,177

Preston, MO $42,366

Protem, MO $42,248

Purdy, MO $42,282

Quincy, MO $42,535

Reeds Spring, MO $41,775

Republic, MO $41,188

Ridgedale, MO $42,315

Rockaway Beach, MO $41,801

Rockbridge, MO $42,397

Rogersville, MO $41,227

Rueter, MO $42,105

Seligman, MO $42,086

Seymour, MO $41,650

Shell Knob, MO $42,217

South Greenfield, MO $41,654

Sparta, MO $41,409

Spokane, MO $41,548

Squires, MO $42,186

Stotts City, MO $41,990

Strafford, MO $41,213

Taneyville, MO $41,762

Tecumseh, MO $42,547

Theodosia, MO $42,269

Thornfield, MO $42,249

Tunas, MO $42,262

Turners, MO $41,111

Udall, MO $42,447

Urbana, MO $42,255

Vanzant, MO $42,472

Verona, MO $41,732

Walnut Grove, MO $41,415

Walnut Shade, MO $41,676

Washburn, MO $42,260

Wasola, MO $42,338

Weaubleau, MO $42,354

West Plains, MO $42,618

South Fork, MO $42,546

Moody, MO $42,424

Myrtle, MO $42,382

Wheatland, MO $42,462

Willard, MO $41,210

Windyville, MO $42,129

Zanoni, MO $42,590

Stockton, MO $42,194

Macks Creek, MO $42,520

Roach, MO $42,760

Peace Valley, MO $42,587

Pomona, MO $42,633

Pottersville, MO $42,608

Thayer, MO $42,457

Willow Springs, MO $42,640

Springfield, MO $41,040

Centralia, MO $42,800

Rush Hill, MO $42,723

Salisbury, MO $42,798

Santa Fe, MO $42,727

Stoutsville, MO $42,727

Sturgeon, MO $42,794

Thompson, MO $42,736

Triplett, MO $42,722

Wooldridge, MO $42,742

Sedalia, MO $42,836

Whiteman Air Force Base, MO $43,317

Arrow Rock, MO $42,853

Blackburn, MO $43,162

Blackwater, MO $42,731

Calhoun, MO $42,836

Climax Springs, MO $42,725

Cole Camp, MO $42,746

Edwards, MO $42,720

Emma, MO $43,329

Florence, MO $42,736

Gilliam, MO $42,738

Green Ridge, MO $42,833

Houstonia, MO $42,893

Hughesville, MO $42,747

Ionia, MO $42,718

Knob Noster, MO $43,272

La Monte, MO $43,036

Lincoln, MO $42,739

Malta Bend, MO $43,007

Marshall, MO $42,818

Miami, MO $42,717

Mora, MO $42,724

Nelson, MO $42,720

Otterville, MO $42,747

Slater, MO $42,790

Smithton, MO $42,760

Sweet Springs, MO $43,064

Syracuse, MO $42,760

Warsaw, MO $42,755

Windsor, MO $42,852

Rolla, MO $42,770

Beulah, MO $42,609

Birch Tree, MO $42,569

Bixby, MO $42,585

Boss, MO $42,561

Bourbon, MO $42,940

Brinktown, MO $42,693

Bucyrus, MO $42,634

Cherryville, MO $42,629

Cook Sta, MO $42,627

Crocker, MO $42,750

Cuba, MO $42,732

Davisville, MO $42,606

Devils Elbow, MO $42,696

Dixon, MO $42,743

Duke, MO $42,620

Edgar Springs, MO $42,662

Eldridge, MO $42,420

Elk Creek, MO $42,588

Eminence, MO $42,561

Eunice, MO $42,597

Falcon, MO $42,414

Fort Leonard Wood, MO $42,781

Hartshorn, MO $42,564

Houston, MO $42,681

Harrisonville, MO $44,275

Clark, MO $42,789

Clifton Hill, MO $42,759

Dalton, MO $42,707

Excello, MO $42,801

Fayette, MO $42,785

Franklin, MO $42,736

Fulton, MO $42,814

Glasgow, MO $42,772

Hallsville, MO $42,820

Harrisburg, MO $42,793

Higbee, MO $42,773

Holliday, MO $42,751

Huntsville, MO $42,813

Jacksonville, MO $42,781

Keytesville, MO $42,786

Kingdom City, MO $42,742

Madison, MO $42,766

Martinsburg, MO $42,721

Mexico, MO $42,808

Moberly, MO $42,878

New Franklin, MO $42,784

Paris, MO $42,753

Pilot Grove, MO $42,744

Renick, MO $42,951

Rocheport, MO $42,785

Huggins, MO $42,493

Iberia, MO $42,762

Jadwin, MO $42,600

Jerome, MO $42,785

Lake Spring, MO $42,756

Laquey, MO $42,704

Leasburg, MO $42,804

Lebanon, MO $42,392

Lenox, MO $42,644

Licking, MO $42,677

Lynchburg, MO $42,466

Montier, MO $42,575

Mountain View, MO $42,641

Newburg, MO $42,685

Plato, MO $42,652

Raymondville, MO $42,629

Richland, MO $42,729

Roby, MO $42,681

Saint James, MO $42,729

Salem, MO $42,648

Solo, MO $42,629

Steelville, MO $42,659

Viburnum, MO $42,706

Stoutland, MO $42,635

Success, MO $42,650

Summersville, MO $42,596

Vichy, MO $42,692

Vienna, MO $42,711

Waynesville, MO $42,816

Saint Robert, MO $42,840

Wesco, MO $42,620

Winona, MO $42,558

Yukon, MO $42,618

Allenton, MO $44,047

Chesterfield, MO $44,122

Arnold, MO $44,326

Ballwin, MO $44,263

Barnhart, MO $44,137

Beaufort, MO $43,207

Berger, MO $43,042

Catawissa, MO $43,844

Cedar Hill, MO $43,932

Crystal City, MO $43,995

De Soto, MO $43,534

Dittmer, MO $43,760

Eureka, MO $44,118

Fenton, MO $44,344

Festus, MO $43,816

Fletcher, MO $43,385

Florissant, MO $44,395

French Village, MO $43,372

Gerald, MO $43,013

Glencoe, MO $44,088

Gray Summit, MO $43,787

Grover, MO $44,138

Grubville, MO $43,534

Hazelwood, MO $44,417

Maryland Heights, MO $44,381

Adrian, MO $43,513

Amoret, MO $43,206

Amsterdam, MO $43,406

Appleton City, MO $42,670

Archie, MO $43,941

Blairstown, MO $43,367

Bronaugh, MO $42,545

Butler, MO $43,091

Chilhowee, MO $43,366

Cleveland, MO $44,460

Clinton, MO $42,869

Collins, MO $42,374

Creighton, MO $43,557

Deepwater, MO $42,683

Deerfield, MO $42,566

Drexel, MO $44,039

East Lynne, MO $44,258

El Dorado Springs, MO $42,561

Foster, MO $42,939

Freeman, MO $44,302

Garden City, MO $44,001

Golden City, MO $42,118

Harwood, MO $42,619

Hume, MO $42,677

Jasper, MO $42,372

Jerico Springs, MO $42,220

Lamar, MO $42,437

Leeton, MO $43,207

Liberal, MO $42,549

Lowry City, MO $42,685

Metz, MO $42,729

Milford, MO $42,316

Milo, MO $42,559

Mindenmines, MO $42,546

Montrose, MO $42,855

Moundville, MO $42,590

Nevada, MO $42,690

Osceola, MO $42,621

Richards, MO $42,561

Rich Hill, MO $42,716

Rockville, MO $42,601

Roscoe, MO $42,671

Schell City, MO $42,624

Sheldon, MO $42,503

Urich, MO $43,259

Walker, MO $42,598

Joplin, MO $42,708

Alba, MO $42,619

Anderson, MO $42,405

Asbury, MO $42,538

Avilla, MO $42,285

Carl Junction, MO $42,684

Carterville, MO $42,685

Carthage, MO $42,417

Diamond, MO $42,490

Duenweg, MO $42,709

Fairview, MO $42,416

Goodman, MO $42,478

Granby, MO $42,449

Lanagan, MO $42,391

La Russell, MO $41,967

Neck City, MO $42,677

Neosho, MO $42,589

Newtonia, MO $42,383

Noel, MO $42,347

Oronogo, MO $42,617

Pineville, MO $42,198

Purcell, MO $42,670

Racine, MO $42,659

Reeds, MO $42,138

Rocky Comfort, MO $42,342

Sarcoxie, MO $42,180

South West City, MO $42,365

Saginaw, MO $42,688

Seneca, MO $42,515

Stark City, MO $42,361

Stella, MO $42,383

Tiff City, MO $42,459

Waco, MO $42,684

Webb City, MO $42,697

Wentworth, MO $42,149

Wheaton, MO $42,502

Argyle, MO $42,716

Ashland, MO $42,828

Barnett, MO $42,800

Belle, MO $42,723

Bland, MO $42,698

Bonnots Mill, MO $42,746

Brumley, MO $42,781

California, MO $42,800

Camdenton, MO $42,775

Centertown, MO $42,777

Chamois, MO $42,698

Clarksburg, MO $42,743

Long Lane, MO $41,843

Montreal, MO $42,760

Aldrich, MO $41,604

Arcola, MO $41,974

Ash Grove, MO $41,323

Aurora, MO $41,595

Alton, MO $42,535

Caplinger Mills, MO $42,315

Ava, MO $42,099

Bakersfield, MO $42,478

Billings, MO $41,319

Blue Eye, MO $42,250

Bois D Arc, MO $41,229

Bolivar, MO $41,706

Bradleyville, MO $41,999

Branson, MO $42,308

Brighton, MO $41,315

Brixey, MO $42,455

Brookline, MO $41,087

Bruner, MO $41,496

Buffalo, MO $41,747

Butterfield, MO $42,481

Cape Fair, MO $42,054

Cassville, MO $42,299

Caulfield, MO $42,492

Cedarcreek, MO $42,146

Chadwick, MO $41,605

Chestnutridge, MO $41,558

Clever, MO $41,295

Conway, MO $41,800

Crane, MO $41,523

Cross Timbers, MO $42,472

Dadeville, MO $41,721

Diggins, MO $41,552

Dora, MO $42,595

Drury, MO $42,465

Dunnegan, MO $42,028

Eagle Rock, MO $42,212

Elkland, MO $41,579

Eudora, MO $41,484

Everton, MO $41,491

Exeter, MO $42,340

Fair Grove, MO $41,310

Fair Play, MO $41,772

Flemington, MO $42,163

Fordland, MO $41,415

Forsyth, MO $41,586

Freistatt, MO $42,130

Gainesville, MO $42,541

Galena, MO $41,658

Garrison, MO $41,669

Golden, MO $42,230

Graff, MO $42,450

Greenfield, MO $41,749

Grovespring, MO $42,153

Half Way, MO $41,686

Halltown, MO $41,329

Hardenville, MO $42,551

Hartville, MO $42,180

Hermitage, MO $42,393

Highlandville, MO $41,409

Hollister, MO $42,254

Humansville, MO $42,198

Hurley, MO $41,446

Isabella, MO $42,366

Kirbyville, MO $42,190

Kissee Mills, MO $42,141

Lampe, MO $42,290

Lockwood, MO $42,012

Louisburg, MO $42,098

Kimberling City, MO $42,279

Brandsville, MO $42,602

Cabool, MO $42,649

Couch, MO $42,410

Koshkonong, MO $42,486

Mc Clurg, MO $42,035

Macomb, MO $42,204

Mansfield, MO $42,102

Marionville, MO $41,379

Marshfield, MO $41,519

Miller, MO $41,616

Monett, MO $42,171

Morrisville, MO $41,428

Mountain Grove, MO $42,478

Mount Vernon, MO $41,583

Niangua, MO $41,806

Nixa, MO $41,188

Noble, MO $42,290

Norwood, MO $42,297

Oldfield, MO $41,568

Ozark, MO $41,315

Phillipsburg, MO $42,091

Gower, MO $44,314

Fagus, MO $42,487

Graham, MO $42,693

Grant City, MO $42,740

Guilford, MO $42,748

Hatfield, MO $42,693

Helena, MO $43,298

Hopkins, MO $42,736

King City, MO $42,974

Lathrop, MO $44,330

Maitland, MO $42,703

Martinsville, MO $42,707

Maryville, MO $42,820

Mound City, MO $42,737

New Hampton, MO $42,745

Oregon, MO $42,972

Osborn, MO $43,632

Parnell, MO $42,702

Pickering, MO $42,736

Plattsburg, MO $44,377

Ravenwood, MO $42,741

Rea, MO $42,989

Ridgeway, MO $42,752

Rock Port, MO $42,925

Rosendale, MO $43,013

Rushville, MO $43,940

Savannah, MO $43,252

Sheridan, MO $42,726

Skidmore, MO $42,683

Stanberry, MO $42,750

Stewartsville, MO $43,947

Tarkio, MO $42,878

Trimble, MO $44,655

Turney, MO $44,146

Union Star, MO $43,158

Watson, MO $42,933

Weatherby, MO $43,194

Westboro, MO $42,897

Worth, MO $42,713

Saint Joseph, MO $43,786

Chillicothe, MO $42,920

Altamont, MO $43,217

Bogard, MO $43,147

Bosworth, MO $42,845

Braymer, MO $43,412

Breckenridge, MO $43,181

Brookfield, MO $42,903

Browning, MO $42,809

Bucklin, MO $42,851

Cainsville, MO $42,762

Carrollton, MO $43,191

Chula, MO $42,801

Coffey, MO $42,764

Cowgill, MO $43,561

Dawn, MO $43,119

De Witt, MO $42,746

Gallatin, MO $43,088

Galt, MO $42,786

Gilman City, MO $42,749

Hale, MO $42,798

Hamilton, MO $43,414

Harris, MO $42,749

Humphreys, MO $42,795

Jameson, MO $42,814

Jamesport, MO $42,796

Kidder, MO $43,445

Kingston, MO $43,641

Laclede, MO $42,839

Laredo, MO $42,801

Linneus, MO $42,831

Lock Springs, MO $43,156

Lucerne, MO $42,752

Ludlow, MO $43,158

Mc Fall, MO $42,720

Marceline, MO $42,871

Meadville, MO $42,827

Mendon, MO $42,773

Mercer, MO $42,776

Mooresville, MO $42,987

Newtown, MO $42,757

Lead Hill, MO $41,543

Bridgeton, MO $44,370

Eldon, MO $42,846

Norborne, MO $43,501

Pattonsburg, MO $42,881

Polo, MO $44,087

Powersville, MO $42,753

Princeton, MO $42,787

Purdin, MO $42,825

Rothville, MO $42,801

Spickard, MO $42,778

Stet, MO $43,542

Sumner, MO $42,759

Tina, MO $43,036

Trenton, MO $42,842

Utica, MO $43,097

Wheeling, MO $42,799

Winston, MO $43,282

Pierce City, MO $42,220

Fairdealing, MO $42,509

Fisk, MO $42,614

Fremont, MO $42,485

Gatewood, MO $42,354

Grandin, MO $42,547

Greenville, MO $42,560

Harviell, MO $42,542

Lodi, MO $42,552

Lowndes, MO $42,555

Mill Spring, MO $42,526

Naylor, MO $42,454

Neelyville, MO $42,452

Oxly, MO $42,474

Patterson, MO $42,568

Piedmont, MO $42,588

Puxico, MO $42,624

Qulin, MO $42,486

Rombauer, MO $42,808

Shook, MO $42,561

Silva, MO $42,573

Van Buren, MO $42,533

Wappapello, MO $42,632

Williamsville, MO $42,581

Alma, MO $43,340

Lees Summit, MO $45,029

Bates City, MO $44,544

Belton, MO $44,838

Blue Springs, MO $45,018

Buckner, MO $44,926

Camden, MO $44,511

Camden Point, MO $44,639

Centerview, MO $43,931

Concordia, MO $43,442

Corder, MO $43,487

Dover, MO $43,567

Excelsior Springs, MO $44,732

Farley, MO $44,931

Grain Valley, MO $44,886

Grandview, MO $45,090

Greenwood, MO $44,804

Hardin, MO $44,003

Henrietta, MO $44,310

Higginsville, MO $43,723

Holden, MO $44,051

Holt, MO $44,673

Independence, MO $45,105

Air Compressor Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Air Compressor Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Media and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Air Compressor Operator positions in MFG Durable or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Air Compressor Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Air Compressor Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Media	$57,160	$27.0	30%
Insurance	$54,962	$26.0	25%
Construction	$52,763	$25.0	20%
Financial Services	$50,565	$24.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$48,367	$23.0	10%

Air Compressor Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Air Compressor Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$39,858

Average $43,970/year

$48,834

$3,321

Average $3,664/month

$4,069

$766

Average $846/week

$939

$19

Average $21/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,834	$4,069	$939	$23
Average	$43,970	$3,664	$846	$21
25th Percentile	$39,858	$3,321	$766	$19

Find Your Next Air Compressor Operator Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Air Compressor Operator job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Lee Company | BOWLING GREEN, KY

Air Conditioning Technician

Lee Company | BOWLING GREEN, KY

Lee Company, a reputable leader in mechanical services across the southeastern United States, seeks a skilled Air Conditioning Technician to join our dedic... more

9 Days Ago
Lee Company | COOKEVILLE, TN

Air Conditioning Technician

Lee Company | COOKEVILLE, TN

Lee Company, a reputable leader in mechanical services across the southeastern United States, seeks a skilled Air Conditioning Technician to join our dedic... more

9 Days Ago
Lee Company | KNOXVILLE, TN

Air Conditioning Technician

Lee Company | KNOXVILLE, TN

Lee Company, a reputable leader in mechanical services across the southeastern United States, seeks a skilled Air Conditioning Technician to join our dedic... more

9 Days Ago
Lee Company | FRANKLIN, TN

Air Conditioning Technician

Lee Company | FRANKLIN, TN

Lee Company, a reputable leader in mechanical services across the southeastern United States, seeks a skilled Air Conditioning Technician to join our dedic... more

9 Days Ago
Lee Company | BAXTER, TN

Air Conditioning Technician

Lee Company | BAXTER, TN

Lee Company, a reputable leader in mechanical services across the southeastern United States, seeks a skilled Air Conditioning Technician to join our dedic... more

9 Days Ago
Lee Company | MOUNT JULIET, TN

Air Conditioning Technician

Lee Company | MOUNT JULIET, TN

Lee Company, a reputable leader in mechanical services across the southeastern United States, seeks a skilled Air Conditioning Technician to join our dedic... more

9 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Air Compressor Operator Salary in Missouri

Check out Air Compressor Operator Job Openings in Missouri

Key Factors That Influence Air Compressor Operator Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Air Compressor Operator Salaries?

How Do Air Compressor Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Air Compressor Operator

Air Compressor Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Air Compressor Operator

Air Compressor Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Air Compressor Operator Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Air Compressor Operator Salary in Missouri

Check out Air Compressor Operator Job Openings in Missouri

Key Factors That Influence Air Compressor Operator Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Air Compressor Operator Salaries?

How Do Air Compressor Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Air Compressor Operator

Air Compressor Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Air Compressor Operator

Air Compressor Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Air Compressor Operator

Find Your Next Air Compressor Operator Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?