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 $40,966 for beginners, reaching about $51,658 at mid-level, and approach $80,648 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 $51,239, California $51,045, Massachusetts $50,364. 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: $65,951; Compressor Mechanic: $62,372; Compressor Service Technician: $59,399; Compressor Technician: $59,247.

Air Compressor Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does an Air Compressor Operator make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Air Compressor Operator in Virginia is $46,602 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,451
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,244 to $51,757
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,276

10% $38,276

50% (Median) $46,602

90% $56,451

Air Compressor Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,757	$4,313	$995	$25
Average	$46,602	$3,883	$896	$22
25th Percentile	$42,244	$3,520	$812	$20

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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): $40,966
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,528
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,658
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,509
Expert (over 8 years): $80,648

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Machine Operator I	less than 1 year	$40,966
Air Compressor Operator	1-2 years	$45,528
Machine Operator III	2-4 years	$51,658
Machine Operator IV	5-8 years	$55,509
Machine Operator Supervisor	over 8 years	$80,648

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: $51,239.
California: $51,045.
Massachusetts: $50,364.

District of Columbia $51,239 California $51,045 Massachusetts $50,364 Washington $50,179 New Jersey $50,161 Alaska $50,096 Connecticut $49,457 New York $49,198

Hawaii $48,370 Rhode Island $47,981 Maryland $47,717 Minnesota $47,356 Colorado $47,217 Illinois $47,171 Oregon $46,995 Delaware $46,866

New Hampshire $46,784 Virginia $46,602 Pennsylvania $46,070 Nevada $45,801 North Dakota $45,713 Michigan $45,574 Wisconsin $45,524 Vermont $45,422

Texas $45,139 Maine $45,121 Arizona $45,093 Ohio $45,061 Georgia $44,635 Indiana $44,422 Wyoming $44,381 Utah $44,316

Iowa $44,288 Kansas $44,066 Louisiana $44,001 North Carolina $43,978 Missouri $43,969 Florida $43,788 Montana $43,691 Nebraska $43,598

Kentucky $43,548 South Carolina $43,362 Tennessee $43,247 Idaho $43,200 New Mexico $42,863 Oklahoma $42,789 Alabama $42,516 South Dakota $42,057

Arkansas $41,807 West Virginia $41,673 Mississippi $41,271

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:

Ivanhoe: $42,858
Lambsburg: $42,949
Laurel Fork: $42,997

Ivanhoe, VA $42,858

Lambsburg, VA $42,949

Laurel Fork, VA $42,997

Marion, VA $42,634

Max Meadows, VA $42,926

Meadowview, VA $42,250

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $42,593

Rocky Gap, VA $42,616

Ruther Glen, VA $44,954

Sealston, VA $46,117

Sharps, VA $44,757

Spotsylvania, VA $45,375

Sparta, VA $45,137

Stafford, VA $47,449

Stratford, VA $45,632

Tappahannock, VA $45,033

Thornburg, VA $45,524

Unionville, VA $44,785

Village, VA $44,977

Warsaw, VA $45,137

Weems, VA $44,251

Sandy Point, VA $45,195

White Stone, VA $44,128

Wicomico Church, VA $44,449

Woodford, VA $45,338

Zacata, VA $45,491

Winchester, VA $45,277

Bentonville, VA $44,889

Berryville, VA $45,930

Boyce, VA $46,014

Brucetown, VA $45,307

Chester Gap, VA $45,746

Clear Brook, VA $45,080

Cross Junction, VA $43,617

Fishers Hill, VA $44,244

Flint Hill, VA $45,498

Front Royal, VA $45,524

Gore, VA $43,862

Hume, VA $46,113

Huntly, VA $45,574

Strasburg, VA $44,072

Linden, VA $46,225

Markham, VA $46,215

Maurertown, VA $43,473

Middletown, VA $44,933

Millwood, VA $45,932

Rileyville, VA $44,387

Earlysville, VA $43,736

Esmont, VA $43,331

Faber, VA $43,139

Fishersville, VA $43,541

Free Union, VA $43,664

Gordonsville, VA $44,121

Greenwood, VA $43,488

Ivy, VA $43,754

Keene, VA $43,506

Keswick, VA $43,841

Locust Dale, VA $44,319

Lovingston, VA $42,677

Lyndhurst, VA $42,998

Montpelier Station, VA $44,132

Nellysford, VA $43,048

North Garden, VA $43,464

Orange, VA $44,564

Palmyra, VA $43,860

Piney River, VA $42,478

Quinque, VA $43,847

Roseland, VA $42,641

Ruckersville, VA $43,829

Schuyler, VA $43,179

Shipman, VA $42,670

Somerset, VA $44,134

Stanardsville, VA $43,702

Troy, VA $43,908

Tyro, VA $42,758

Waynesboro, VA $43,607

White Hall, VA $43,685

Woodberry Forest, VA $44,305

Achilles, VA $43,631

Amelia Court House, VA $44,441

Ark, VA $43,909

Arvonia, VA $43,519

Ashland, VA $44,874

Aylett, VA $44,895

Barhamsville, VA $44,249

Beaumont, VA $44,431

Beaverdam, VA $44,870

Bena, VA $43,619

Bohannon, VA $43,797

Bremo Bluff, VA $43,802

Bruington, VA $44,805

Bumpass, VA $44,802

Cardinal, VA $43,817

Cartersville, VA $44,164

Charles City, VA $44,525

Christchurch, VA $44,162

Church View, VA $44,264

Cobbs Creek, VA $43,939

Columbia, VA $44,050

Crozier, VA $44,727

Cumberland, VA $43,805

Deltaville, VA $43,975

Diggs, VA $43,815

Redwood, VA $42,640

Rich Creek, VA $42,786

Ridgeway, VA $43,084

Riner, VA $42,782

Ripplemead, VA $42,670

Rocky Mount, VA $42,679

Salem, VA $42,471

Sandy Level, VA $42,770

Shawsville, VA $42,602

Spencer, VA $43,074

Staffordsville, VA $42,859

Stanleytown, VA $43,155

Stuart, VA $43,062

Thaxton, VA $42,551

Troutville, VA $42,534

Union Hall, VA $42,686

Vesta, VA $43,007

Villamont, VA $42,529

Vinton, VA $42,450

Wirtz, VA $42,555

Woolwine, VA $42,977

Bristol, VA $41,403

Abingdon, VA $42,017

Andover, VA $41,892

Appalachia, VA $41,892

Bee, VA $42,409

Ben Hur, VA $42,065

Big Stone Gap, VA $41,518

Birchleaf, VA $42,451

Blackwater, VA $41,570

Castlewood, VA $41,691

Cleveland, VA $42,198

Clinchco, VA $42,414

Clintwood, VA $42,366

Coeburn, VA $41,962

Damascus, VA $42,346

Dante, VA $42,200

Davenport, VA $42,492

Dryden, VA $41,654

Duffield, VA $41,302

Dungannon, VA $41,452

East Stone Gap, VA $41,606

Ewing, VA $42,597

Fort Blackmore, VA $41,187

Gate City, VA $40,905

Haysi, VA $42,657

Hiltons, VA $41,002

Honaker, VA $42,433

Jonesville, VA $42,168

Keokee, VA $41,777

Lebanon, VA $42,034

Mc Clure, VA $42,208

Mendota, VA $41,415

Nickelsville, VA $41,242

Nora, VA $42,097

Norton, VA $41,937

Pennington Gap, VA $41,767

Pound, VA $42,110

Rosedale, VA $42,386

Rose Hill, VA $42,522

Saint Charles, VA $42,012

Saint Paul, VA $41,957

Weber City, VA $40,781

Whitetop, VA $42,512

Wise, VA $42,049

Pulaski, VA $42,968

Atkins, VA $42,605

Austinville, VA $42,950

Barren Springs, VA $42,986

Bastian, VA $42,611

Bland, VA $42,711

Broadford, VA $42,567

Cana, VA $43,015

Ceres, VA $42,571

Chilhowie, VA $42,556

Cripple Creek, VA $42,749

Crockett, VA $42,739

Draper, VA $42,932

Dugspur, VA $42,964

Elk Creek, VA $42,719

Emory, VA $42,436

Fancy Gap, VA $42,978

Fries, VA $42,862

Galax, VA $42,932

Glade Spring, VA $42,352

Rural Retreat, VA $42,684

Saltville, VA $42,575

Speedwell, VA $42,712

Sugar Grove, VA $42,615

Tannersville, VA $42,541

Troutdale, VA $42,585

Willis, VA $42,941

Woodlawn, VA $42,958

Wytheville, VA $42,838

Staunton, VA $43,554

Augusta Springs, VA $43,370

Bacova, VA $43,167

Blue Grass, VA $43,184

Brownsburg, VA $42,926

Buena Vista, VA $42,574

Churchville, VA $43,676

Clifton Forge, VA $43,021

Covington, VA $42,788

Craigsville, VA $43,375

Crimora, VA $43,721

Deerfield, VA $43,409

Doe Hill, VA $43,372

Fairfield, VA $42,863

Fort Defiance, VA $43,753

Glen Wilton, VA $42,858

Goshen, VA $43,188

Greenville, VA $43,162

Grottoes, VA $43,761

Head Waters, VA $43,444

Hot Springs, VA $43,046

Iron Gate, VA $43,094

Lexington, VA $42,938

Low Moor, VA $42,994

Mc Dowell, VA $43,389

Middlebrook, VA $43,172

Millboro, VA $43,206

Mint Spring, VA $43,389

Montebello, VA $42,779

Monterey, VA $43,264

Mount Sidney, VA $43,772

Mustoe, VA $43,336

New Hope, VA $43,746

Port Republic, VA $43,737

Raphine, VA $42,978

Rockbridge Baths, VA $43,020

Selma, VA $43,036

Steeles Tavern, VA $43,066

Stuarts Draft, VA $43,227

Swoope, VA $43,478

Verona, VA $43,772

Vesuvius, VA $42,683

Warm Springs, VA $43,180

West Augusta, VA $43,504

Weyers Cave, VA $43,783

Williamsville, VA $43,413

Lynchburg, VA $41,937

Altavista, VA $42,335

Alton, VA $43,260

Amherst, VA $42,222

Appomattox, VA $42,298

Bedford, VA $42,556

Big Island, VA $42,323

Blairs, VA $43,250

Brookneal, VA $42,503

Buffalo Junction, VA $43,397

Callands, VA $43,041

Chatham, VA $43,076

Clifford, VA $42,286

Clover, VA $43,155

Cluster Springs, VA $43,395

Coleman Falls, VA $42,111

Concord, VA $41,995

Crystal Hill, VA $43,088

Danville, VA $43,284

Hillsville, VA $43,015

Carson, VA $44,673

Hiwassee, VA $42,874

Independence, VA $42,725

Annandale, VA $50,836

Burke, VA $50,360

Dumfries, VA $48,886

Dunn Loring, VA $50,902

Fairfax, VA $50,141

Fairfax Station, VA $50,005

Falls Church, VA $50,946

Fort Belvoir, VA $50,330

Great Falls, VA $50,143

Greenway, VA $50,945

Lorton, VA $50,046

Merrifield, VA $50,784

Mc Lean, VA $50,940

West Mclean, VA $50,945

Mount Vernon, VA $50,519

Newington, VA $50,403

Dry Fork, VA $43,166

Brooke, VA $47,104

Evington, VA $42,170

Forest, VA $42,087

Gladstone, VA $42,335

Gladys, VA $42,335

Glasgow, VA $42,606

Goode, VA $42,227

Gretna, VA $42,769

Halifax, VA $43,248

Howardsville, VA $43,178

Hurt, VA $42,530

Java, VA $43,026

Ararat, VA $43,005

Axton, VA $43,137

Bassett, VA $43,106

Belspring, VA $42,882

Bent Mountain, VA $42,519

Blacksburg, VA $42,680

Blue Ridge, VA $42,504

Boones Mill, VA $42,489

Buchanan, VA $42,648

Callaway, VA $42,600

Christiansburg, VA $42,684

Cascade, VA $43,100

Catawba, VA $42,575

Check, VA $42,666

Claudville, VA $42,979

Cloverdale, VA $42,425

Collinsville, VA $43,249

Copper Hill, VA $42,609

Critz, VA $43,048

Daleville, VA $42,469

Dublin, VA $42,905

Eagle Rock, VA $42,771

Eggleston, VA $42,819

Elliston, VA $42,566

Ferrum, VA $42,838

Fieldale, VA $43,188

Fincastle, VA $42,601

Floyd, VA $42,841

Glade Hill, VA $42,651

Glen Lyn, VA $42,683

Goodview, VA $42,500

Hardy, VA $42,482

Henry, VA $42,902

Huddleston, VA $42,640

Keeling, VA $43,207

Chester, VA $44,883

Chesterfield, VA $44,856

Church Road, VA $44,708

Colonial Heights, VA $44,901

Courtland, VA $43,822

Dendron, VA $43,953

Dewitt, VA $44,565

Dinwiddie, VA $44,686

Disputanta, VA $44,723

Dolphin, VA $44,075

Drewryville, VA $43,726

Ebony, VA $43,424

Elberon, VA $43,772

Emporia, VA $43,825

Ford, VA $44,604

Franklin, VA $43,687

Freeman, VA $44,065

Gasburg, VA $43,518

Hopewell, VA $44,809

Ivor, VA $43,758

Jarratt, VA $44,203

Lawrenceville, VA $43,912

Mc Kenney, VA $44,448

Meredithville, VA $43,848

Newsoms, VA $43,543

Prince George, VA $44,851

Rawlings, VA $44,277

Sedley, VA $43,881

Skippers, VA $43,650

Spring Grove, VA $44,191

Stony Creek, VA $44,446

Surry, VA $43,665

Sussex, VA $44,346

Sutherland, VA $44,813

Valentines, VA $43,559

Wakefield, VA $43,937

Warfield, VA $44,313

Waverly, VA $44,282

White Plains, VA $43,535

Wilsons, VA $44,472

Yale, VA $44,166

Zuni, VA $43,740

Claremont, VA $44,250

Farmville, VA $43,421

Baskerville, VA $43,349

Indian Valley, VA $42,904

Mc Coy, VA $42,811

Martinsville, VA $43,178

Meadows Of Dan, VA $43,019

Moneta, VA $42,570

Montvale, VA $42,570

Narrows, VA $42,811

Newbern, VA $42,849

New Castle, VA $42,603

Newport, VA $42,701

New River, VA $42,967

Oriskany, VA $42,686

Paint Bank, VA $42,619

Parrott, VA $42,831

Patrick Springs, VA $43,097

Pearisburg, VA $42,854

Pembroke, VA $42,853

Penhook, VA $42,792

Pilot, VA $42,700

Pittsville, VA $42,771

Radford, VA $42,919

Long Island, VA $42,496

Lowry, VA $42,307

Lynch Station, VA $42,501

Madison Heights, VA $41,938

Monroe, VA $42,147

Naruna, VA $42,368

Nathalie, VA $42,880

Natural Bridge, VA $42,741

Natural Bridge Station, VA $42,557

Nelson, VA $43,461

Norwood, VA $42,497

Ringgold, VA $43,223

Rustburg, VA $42,035

Scottsburg, VA $43,306

Scottsville, VA $43,541

South Boston, VA $43,344

Spout Spring, VA $42,112

Sutherlin, VA $43,226

Sweet Briar, VA $42,062

Vernon Hill, VA $43,175

Virgilina, VA $43,358

Wingina, VA $42,749

Amonate, VA $42,654

Bandy, VA $42,560

Big Rock, VA $42,792

Bishop, VA $42,565

Bluefield, VA $42,696

Boissevain, VA $42,591

Breaks, VA $42,722

Burkes Garden, VA $42,608

Cedar Bluff, VA $42,671

Doran, VA $42,846

Falls Mills, VA $42,591

Grundy, VA $42,864

Horsepen, VA $42,581

Hurley, VA $42,643

Jewell Ridge, VA $42,671

Keen Mountain, VA $42,837

Mavisdale, VA $42,675

Maxie, VA $42,801

North Tazewell, VA $42,664

Oakwood, VA $42,861

Pilgrims Knob, VA $42,745

Pocahontas, VA $42,605

Pounding Mill, VA $42,730

Raven, VA $42,826

Red Ash, VA $42,865

Richlands, VA $42,841

Rowe, VA $42,690

Shortt Gap, VA $42,786

Swords Creek, VA $42,678

Tazewell, VA $42,597

Vansant, VA $42,679

Whitewood, VA $42,684

Wolford, VA $42,691

Boydton, VA $43,442

Bracey, VA $43,554

Brodnax, VA $43,722

Buckingham, VA $42,956

Burkeville, VA $43,621

Charlotte Court House, VA $42,996

Chase City, VA $43,218

Clarksville, VA $43,519

Crewe, VA $43,899

Cullen, VA $42,868

Dillwyn, VA $43,385

Drakes Branch, VA $43,214

Dundas, VA $43,857

Evergreen, VA $42,339

Fort Mitchell, VA $43,213

Green Bay, VA $43,380

Hampden Sydney, VA $43,486

Kenbridge, VA $43,622

Keysville, VA $43,210

La Crosse, VA $43,487

Lunenburg, VA $43,292

Meherrin, VA $43,296

Nottoway, VA $43,832

Pamplin, VA $42,724

Phenix, VA $42,531

Prospect, VA $42,993

Randolph, VA $43,066

Red House, VA $42,407

Red Oak, VA $43,274

Rice, VA $43,676

Saxe, VA $43,181

Skipwith, VA $43,305

South Hill, VA $43,471

Victoria, VA $43,444

Wylliesburg, VA $43,236

Roanoke, VA $42,395

Wachapreague, VA $44,020

Wardtown, VA $43,935

Wattsville, VA $44,062

Willis Wharf, VA $44,008

Windsor, VA $43,633

Withams, VA $44,027

Norfolk, VA $43,409

Newport News, VA $43,506

Fort Eustis, VA $43,523

Hampton, VA $43,533

Fort Monroe, VA $43,509

Poquoson, VA $43,518

Yorktown, VA $43,570

Lackey, VA $43,587

Seaford, VA $43,535

Portsmouth, VA $43,421

Fort Lee, VA $44,899

Petersburg, VA $44,899

Virginia State University, VA $44,899

Alberta, VA $44,012

Ammon, VA $44,601

Blackstone, VA $44,224

Boykins, VA $43,595

Branchville, VA $43,491

Capron, VA $43,809

Round Hill, VA $47,071

Catharpin, VA $48,835

Delaplane, VA $46,579

Ashburn, VA $49,037

Chantilly, VA $49,553

Gainesville, VA $48,437

Hamilton, VA $47,706

Lincoln, VA $47,659

Sterling, VA $49,634

Haymarket, VA $48,391

Herndon, VA $49,816

Leesburg, VA $48,266

Lovettsville, VA $47,197

Nokesville, VA $48,497

Upperville, VA $46,733

Warrenton, VA $46,903

Reston, VA $50,103

Waterford, VA $47,627

The Plains, VA $47,761

Doswell, VA $44,889

Dutton, VA $43,929

Fork Union, VA $43,937

Foster, VA $43,788

Glen Allen, VA $44,990

Gloucester, VA $43,883

Gloucester Point, VA $43,617

Goochland, VA $44,499

Grimstead, VA $43,898

Gum Spring, VA $44,499

Gwynn, VA $43,897

Hadensville, VA $44,430

Hallieford, VA $43,884

Hanover, VA $44,898

Hardyville, VA $44,015

Hartfield, VA $44,030

Hayes, VA $43,645

Henrico, VA $45,024

Hudgins, VA $43,864

Jamaica, VA $44,412

Jamestown, VA $43,745

Jetersville, VA $43,932

Kents Store, VA $44,035

King And Queen Court House, VA $44,479

King William, VA $44,709

Lanexa, VA $44,410

Lightfoot, VA $43,959

Little Plymouth, VA $44,423

Locust Hill, VA $44,162

Louisa, VA $44,492

Macon, VA $44,543

Maidens, VA $44,669

Manakin Sabot, VA $44,816

Mannboro, VA $44,524

Manquin, VA $44,840

Maryus, VA $43,623

Mascot, VA $44,292

Mathews, VA $43,814

Burgess, VA $44,573

Accomac, VA $43,986

Assawoman, VA $44,003

Atlantic, VA $44,063

Battery Park, VA $43,512

Belle Haven, VA $43,960

Birdsnest, VA $43,877

Bloxom, VA $44,053

Cape Charles, VA $43,817

Capeville, VA $43,826

Carrollton, VA $43,507

Carrsville, VA $43,705

Cheriton, VA $43,821

Chesapeake, VA $43,523

Chincoteague Island, VA $44,091

Wallops Island, VA $44,058

Craddockville, VA $43,967

Davis Wharf, VA $43,958

Eastville, VA $43,838

Exmore, VA $43,941

Franktown, VA $43,892

Greenbackville, VA $44,191

Greenbush, VA $44,064

Hacksneck, VA $43,942

Hallwood, VA $44,041

Harborton, VA $44,050

Horntown, VA $44,116

Oak Hall, VA $44,026

Isle Of Wight, VA $43,604

Jamesville, VA $43,917

Jenkins Bridge, VA $44,048

Keller, VA $43,995

Locustville, VA $43,994

Machipongo, VA $43,871

Mappsville, VA $44,032

Marionville, VA $43,870

Mears, VA $44,009

Melfa, VA $44,001

Modest Town, VA $44,115

Nassawadox, VA $43,916

Nelsonia, VA $44,118

New Church, VA $44,102

Onancock, VA $44,038

Onley, VA $43,989

Oyster, VA $43,832

Painter, VA $43,969

Parksley, VA $44,062

Pungoteague, VA $43,987

Quinby, VA $43,871

Rescue, VA $43,510

Sanford, VA $44,109

Saxis, VA $44,116

Seaview, VA $43,822

Smithfield, VA $43,557

Suffolk, VA $43,537

Tangier, VA $44,225

Tasley, VA $44,084

Temperanceville, VA $44,041

Townsend, VA $43,831

Virginia Beach, VA $44,103

Dulles, VA $50,117

Aldie, VA $48,535

Amissville, VA $46,173

Arcola, VA $49,021

Manassas, VA $49,102

Marshall, VA $46,851

Middleburg, VA $47,712

Catlett, VA $47,936

Centreville, VA $49,300

Clifton, VA $49,715

Orlean, VA $46,429

Paeonian Springs, VA $47,934

Paris, VA $46,429

Philomont, VA $47,571

Purcellville, VA $47,218

Bluemont, VA $46,587

Bristow, VA $48,721

Broad Run, VA $47,854

Calverton, VA $47,745

Casanova, VA $47,825

Rectortown, VA $46,793

Mechanicsville, VA $44,933

Midlothian, VA $44,865

Millers Tavern, VA $44,928

Mineral, VA $44,766

Moon, VA $43,833

Moseley, VA $44,716

New Canton, VA $43,747

New Kent, VA $44,687

New Point, VA $43,722

Newtown, VA $45,066

Norge, VA $44,024

North, VA $43,871

Oilville, VA $44,726

Onemo, VA $43,778

Ordinary, VA $43,682

Port Haywood, VA $43,716

Powhatan, VA $44,578

Providence Forge, VA $44,611

Quinton, VA $44,839

Rockville, VA $44,777

Ruthville, VA $44,518

Saint Stephens Church, VA $44,922

Saluda, VA $44,179

Sandston, VA $44,943

Sandy Hook, VA $44,491

Schley, VA $43,786

Severn, VA $43,646

Shacklefords, VA $44,203

State Farm, VA $44,691

Stevensville, VA $44,584

Studley, VA $44,930

Susan, VA $43,734

Toano, VA $44,162

Topping, VA $44,123

Trevilians, VA $44,464

Richmond, VA $45,036

Urbanna, VA $44,333

Wake, VA $44,056

Walkerton, VA $44,648

Ware Neck, VA $43,803

Water View, VA $44,324

West Point, VA $44,476

White Marsh, VA $43,731

Wicomico, VA $43,653

Williamsburg, VA $43,729

Woods Cross Roads, VA $43,888

Montpelier, VA $44,710

Oakton, VA $50,257

Occoquan, VA $49,887

Quantico, VA $48,229

Springfield, VA $50,704

Triangle, VA $48,578

Vienna, VA $50,704

Woodbridge, VA $49,527

Arlington, VA $50,959

Fort Myer, VA $50,960

Mattaponi, VA $44,310

Dhs, VA $50,960

Fort Valley, VA $44,057

Star Tannery, VA $43,626

Stephens City, VA $45,294

Stephenson, VA $45,324

Toms Brook, VA $44,032

White Post, VA $45,684

Woodstock, VA $43,668

Culpeper, VA $45,110

Aroda, VA $44,006

Banco, VA $44,155

Bealeton, VA $46,703

Boston, VA $44,991

Brandy Station, VA $45,901

Brightwood, VA $44,379

Castleton, VA $45,486

Elkwood, VA $45,841

Etlan, VA $44,277

Goldvein, VA $46,909

Graves Mill, VA $43,945

Haywood, VA $44,368

Hood, VA $43,669

Jeffersonton, VA $46,413

Leon, VA $44,567

Lignum, VA $45,576

Madison, VA $43,942

Midland, VA $47,168

Mitchells, VA $44,751

Oakpark, VA $44,220

Pratts, VA $43,937

Radiant, VA $44,100

Rapidan, VA $44,498

Remington, VA $46,332

Reva, VA $44,616

Richardsville, VA $45,957

Rixeyville, VA $45,838

Rochelle, VA $43,923

Somerville, VA $47,258

Sperryville, VA $44,572

Stevensburg, VA $45,667

Sumerduck, VA $46,344

Syria, VA $43,776

Viewtown, VA $45,868

Washington, VA $45,354

Wolftown, VA $43,672

Woodville, VA $45,012

Harrisonburg, VA $43,850

Basye, VA $43,500

Bergton, VA $43,366

Bridgewater, VA $43,768

Broadway, VA $43,633

Criders, VA $43,443

Dayton, VA $43,618

Edinburg, VA $43,574

Elkton, VA $43,705

Alexandria, VA $50,954

Fredericksburg, VA $46,168

Bowling Green, VA $45,272

Burr Hill, VA $45,278

Callao, VA $45,017

Caret, VA $45,554

Center Cross, VA $44,779

Champlain, VA $45,450

Coles Point, VA $45,620

Colonial Beach, VA $45,877

Corbin, VA $45,593

Dahlgren, VA $47,381

Dogue, VA $45,846

Dunnsville, VA $44,940

Edwardsville, VA $44,631

Farnham, VA $44,763

Garrisonville, VA $47,770

Hague, VA $45,290

Hartwood, VA $46,302

Haynesville, VA $45,253

Heathsville, VA $44,589

Hustle, VA $45,477

Irvington, VA $44,232

Jersey, VA $45,909

Kilmarnock, VA $44,269

King George, VA $46,625

Kinsale, VA $45,203

Ladysmith, VA $45,011

Lancaster, VA $44,378

Laneview, VA $44,486

Lively, VA $44,419

Locust Grove, VA $45,291

Loretto, VA $45,486

Lottsburg, VA $44,933

Merry Point, VA $44,308

Milford, VA $45,106

Mollusk, VA $44,324

Montross, VA $45,587

Morattico, VA $44,555

Mount Holly, VA $45,435

Ninde, VA $46,729

Nuttsville, VA $44,511

Oldhams, VA $45,166

Ophelia, VA $44,597

Partlow, VA $45,401

Port Royal, VA $45,474

Rappahannock Academy, VA $45,483

Reedville, VA $44,563

Rhoadesville, VA $44,864

Rollins Fork, VA $45,875

Fulks Run, VA $43,524

Hinton, VA $43,484

Keezletown, VA $43,696

Lacey Spring, VA $43,718

Linville, VA $43,695

Luray, VA $43,835

Mc Gaheysville, VA $43,746

Mount Crawford, VA $43,748

Mount Jackson, VA $43,605

Mount Solon, VA $43,611

New Market, VA $43,706

Orkney Springs, VA $43,511

Penn Laird, VA $43,766

Quicksburg, VA $43,648

Pleasant Valley, VA $43,742

Shenandoah, VA $43,721

Singers Glen, VA $43,692

Stanley, VA $43,724

Timberville, VA $43,713

Charlottesville, VA $43,791

Afton, VA $43,306

Arrington, VA $42,445

Barboursville, VA $43,962

Batesville, VA $43,687

Covesville, VA $43,310

Crozet, VA $43,708

Dyke, VA $43,686

Ruby, VA $47,542

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	$60,582	$29.0	30%
Insurance	$58,252	$28.0	25%
Construction	$55,922	$27.0	20%
Financial Services	$53,592	$26.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$51,262	$25.0	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.

$42,244

Average $46,602/year

$51,757

$3,520

Average $3,883/month

$4,313

$812

Average $896/week

$995

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,757	$4,313	$995	$25
Average	$46,602	$3,883	$896	$22
25th Percentile	$42,244	$3,520	$812	$20

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