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 $51,663 at mid-level, and approach $80,663 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 Virginia

How much does an Air Compressor Operator make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Air Compressor Operator in Virginia is $46,603 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): $56,452
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,245 to $51,758
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,277

10% $38,277

50% (Median) $46,603

90% $56,452

Air Compressor Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,758	$4,313	$995	$25
Average	$46,603	$3,884	$896	$22
25th Percentile	$42,245	$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): $45,529
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,663
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,503
Expert (over 8 years): $80,663

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Machine Operator I	less than 1 year	$40,966
Air Compressor Operator	1-2 years	$45,529
Machine Operator III	2-4 years	$51,663
Machine Operator IV	5-8 years	$55,503
Machine Operator Supervisor	over 8 years	$80,663

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:

Ivanhoe: $42,859
Lambsburg: $42,950
Laurel Fork: $42,998

Ivanhoe, VA $42,859

Lambsburg, VA $42,950

Laurel Fork, VA $42,998

Marion, VA $42,635

Max Meadows, VA $42,927

Meadowview, VA $42,251

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $42,594

Rocky Gap, VA $42,617

Ruther Glen, VA $44,955

Sealston, VA $46,118

Sharps, VA $44,758

Spotsylvania, VA $45,376

Sparta, VA $45,138

Stafford, VA $47,450

Stratford, VA $45,633

Tappahannock, VA $45,034

Thornburg, VA $45,525

Unionville, VA $44,786

Village, VA $44,978

Warsaw, VA $45,138

Weems, VA $44,252

Sandy Point, VA $45,196

White Stone, VA $44,129

Wicomico Church, VA $44,450

Woodford, VA $45,339

Zacata, VA $45,492

Winchester, VA $45,278

Bentonville, VA $44,890

Berryville, VA $45,931

Boyce, VA $46,015

Brucetown, VA $45,308

Chester Gap, VA $45,747

Clear Brook, VA $45,081

Cross Junction, VA $43,618

Fishers Hill, VA $44,245

Flint Hill, VA $45,499

Front Royal, VA $45,525

Gore, VA $43,863

Hume, VA $46,114

Huntly, VA $45,575

Strasburg, VA $44,073

Linden, VA $46,226

Markham, VA $46,216

Maurertown, VA $43,473

Middletown, VA $44,934

Millwood, VA $45,933

Rileyville, VA $44,387

Earlysville, VA $43,737

Esmont, VA $43,332

Faber, VA $43,140

Fishersville, VA $43,542

Free Union, VA $43,665

Gordonsville, VA $44,122

Greenwood, VA $43,489

Ivy, VA $43,755

Keene, VA $43,507

Keswick, VA $43,842

Locust Dale, VA $44,320

Lovingston, VA $42,677

Lyndhurst, VA $42,999

Montpelier Station, VA $44,133

Nellysford, VA $43,049

North Garden, VA $43,465

Orange, VA $44,565

Palmyra, VA $43,861

Piney River, VA $42,479

Quinque, VA $43,848

Roseland, VA $42,642

Ruckersville, VA $43,830

Schuyler, VA $43,180

Shipman, VA $42,671

Somerset, VA $44,135

Stanardsville, VA $43,703

Troy, VA $43,909

Tyro, VA $42,758

Waynesboro, VA $43,608

White Hall, VA $43,686

Woodberry Forest, VA $44,306

Achilles, VA $43,632

Amelia Court House, VA $44,442

Ark, VA $43,910

Arvonia, VA $43,520

Ashland, VA $44,875

Aylett, VA $44,896

Barhamsville, VA $44,250

Beaumont, VA $44,432

Beaverdam, VA $44,871

Bena, VA $43,620

Bohannon, VA $43,798

Bremo Bluff, VA $43,803

Bruington, VA $44,806

Bumpass, VA $44,803

Cardinal, VA $43,818

Cartersville, VA $44,165

Charles City, VA $44,526

Christchurch, VA $44,163

Church View, VA $44,265

Cobbs Creek, VA $43,940

Columbia, VA $44,051

Crozier, VA $44,728

Cumberland, VA $43,806

Deltaville, VA $43,976

Diggs, VA $43,815

Redwood, VA $42,641

Rich Creek, VA $42,787

Ridgeway, VA $43,085

Riner, VA $42,783

Ripplemead, VA $42,671

Rocky Mount, VA $42,680

Salem, VA $42,472

Sandy Level, VA $42,771

Shawsville, VA $42,603

Spencer, VA $43,075

Staffordsville, VA $42,860

Stanleytown, VA $43,156

Stuart, VA $43,063

Thaxton, VA $42,552

Troutville, VA $42,535

Union Hall, VA $42,687

Vesta, VA $43,008

Villamont, VA $42,530

Vinton, VA $42,451

Wirtz, VA $42,556

Woolwine, VA $42,978

Bristol, VA $41,403

Abingdon, VA $42,018

Andover, VA $41,893

Appalachia, VA $41,893

Bee, VA $42,410

Ben Hur, VA $42,066

Big Stone Gap, VA $41,519

Birchleaf, VA $42,452

Blackwater, VA $41,571

Castlewood, VA $41,692

Cleveland, VA $42,198

Clinchco, VA $42,415

Clintwood, VA $42,366

Coeburn, VA $41,962

Damascus, VA $42,347

Dante, VA $42,201

Davenport, VA $42,493

Dryden, VA $41,655

Duffield, VA $41,303

Dungannon, VA $41,453

East Stone Gap, VA $41,607

Ewing, VA $42,598

Fort Blackmore, VA $41,188

Gate City, VA $40,906

Haysi, VA $42,658

Hiltons, VA $41,003

Honaker, VA $42,434

Jonesville, VA $42,169

Keokee, VA $41,778

Lebanon, VA $42,035

Mc Clure, VA $42,209

Mendota, VA $41,416

Nickelsville, VA $41,243

Nora, VA $42,098

Norton, VA $41,937

Pennington Gap, VA $41,768

Pound, VA $42,111

Rosedale, VA $42,387

Rose Hill, VA $42,523

Saint Charles, VA $42,013

Saint Paul, VA $41,958

Weber City, VA $40,781

Whitetop, VA $42,513

Wise, VA $42,050

Pulaski, VA $42,969

Atkins, VA $42,606

Austinville, VA $42,951

Barren Springs, VA $42,987

Bastian, VA $42,612

Bland, VA $42,712

Broadford, VA $42,568

Cana, VA $43,016

Ceres, VA $42,571

Chilhowie, VA $42,557

Cripple Creek, VA $42,750

Crockett, VA $42,739

Draper, VA $42,933

Dugspur, VA $42,965

Elk Creek, VA $42,720

Emory, VA $42,437

Fancy Gap, VA $42,979

Fries, VA $42,863

Galax, VA $42,933

Glade Spring, VA $42,353

Rural Retreat, VA $42,685

Saltville, VA $42,576

Speedwell, VA $42,713

Sugar Grove, VA $42,616

Tannersville, VA $42,542

Troutdale, VA $42,586

Willis, VA $42,942

Woodlawn, VA $42,959

Wytheville, VA $42,839

Staunton, VA $43,555

Augusta Springs, VA $43,371

Bacova, VA $43,168

Blue Grass, VA $43,185

Brownsburg, VA $42,927

Buena Vista, VA $42,575

Churchville, VA $43,677

Clifton Forge, VA $43,022

Covington, VA $42,789

Craigsville, VA $43,376

Crimora, VA $43,722

Deerfield, VA $43,410

Doe Hill, VA $43,373

Fairfield, VA $42,864

Fort Defiance, VA $43,753

Glen Wilton, VA $42,858

Goshen, VA $43,189

Greenville, VA $43,162

Grottoes, VA $43,762

Head Waters, VA $43,445

Hot Springs, VA $43,047

Iron Gate, VA $43,095

Lexington, VA $42,939

Low Moor, VA $42,995

Mc Dowell, VA $43,390

Middlebrook, VA $43,173

Millboro, VA $43,207

Mint Spring, VA $43,390

Montebello, VA $42,780

Monterey, VA $43,265

Mount Sidney, VA $43,773

Mustoe, VA $43,337

New Hope, VA $43,747

Port Republic, VA $43,738

Raphine, VA $42,979

Rockbridge Baths, VA $43,021

Selma, VA $43,037

Steeles Tavern, VA $43,067

Stuarts Draft, VA $43,228

Swoope, VA $43,479

Verona, VA $43,773

Vesuvius, VA $42,683

Warm Springs, VA $43,181

West Augusta, VA $43,504

Weyers Cave, VA $43,784

Williamsville, VA $43,414

Lynchburg, VA $41,938

Altavista, VA $42,336

Alton, VA $43,261

Amherst, VA $42,223

Appomattox, VA $42,299

Bedford, VA $42,557

Big Island, VA $42,324

Blairs, VA $43,251

Brookneal, VA $42,503

Buffalo Junction, VA $43,398

Callands, VA $43,042

Chatham, VA $43,077

Clifford, VA $42,287

Clover, VA $43,156

Cluster Springs, VA $43,396

Coleman Falls, VA $42,111

Concord, VA $41,996

Crystal Hill, VA $43,089

Danville, VA $43,285

Hillsville, VA $43,016

Carson, VA $44,673

Hiwassee, VA $42,875

Independence, VA $42,726

Annandale, VA $50,837

Burke, VA $50,361

Dumfries, VA $48,887

Dunn Loring, VA $50,903

Fairfax, VA $50,142

Fairfax Station, VA $50,006

Falls Church, VA $50,947

Fort Belvoir, VA $50,331

Great Falls, VA $50,144

Greenway, VA $50,946

Lorton, VA $50,047

Merrifield, VA $50,786

Mc Lean, VA $50,941

West Mclean, VA $50,946

Mount Vernon, VA $50,520

Newington, VA $50,404

Dry Fork, VA $43,167

Brooke, VA $47,105

Evington, VA $42,171

Forest, VA $42,088

Gladstone, VA $42,335

Gladys, VA $42,336

Glasgow, VA $42,607

Goode, VA $42,228

Gretna, VA $42,770

Halifax, VA $43,249

Howardsville, VA $43,179

Hurt, VA $42,531

Java, VA $43,027

Ararat, VA $43,006

Axton, VA $43,138

Bassett, VA $43,107

Belspring, VA $42,883

Bent Mountain, VA $42,520

Blacksburg, VA $42,681

Blue Ridge, VA $42,505

Boones Mill, VA $42,490

Buchanan, VA $42,649

Callaway, VA $42,601

Christiansburg, VA $42,685

Cascade, VA $43,101

Catawba, VA $42,576

Check, VA $42,667

Claudville, VA $42,980

Cloverdale, VA $42,426

Collinsville, VA $43,250

Copper Hill, VA $42,610

Critz, VA $43,049

Daleville, VA $42,470

Dublin, VA $42,906

Eagle Rock, VA $42,772

Eggleston, VA $42,820

Elliston, VA $42,567

Ferrum, VA $42,839

Fieldale, VA $43,189

Fincastle, VA $42,602

Floyd, VA $42,842

Glade Hill, VA $42,652

Glen Lyn, VA $42,683

Goodview, VA $42,501

Hardy, VA $42,483

Henry, VA $42,903

Huddleston, VA $42,641

Keeling, VA $43,208

Chester, VA $44,884

Chesterfield, VA $44,857

Church Road, VA $44,709

Colonial Heights, VA $44,902

Courtland, VA $43,823

Dendron, VA $43,954

Dewitt, VA $44,566

Dinwiddie, VA $44,687

Disputanta, VA $44,724

Dolphin, VA $44,076

Drewryville, VA $43,727

Ebony, VA $43,425

Elberon, VA $43,773

Emporia, VA $43,826

Ford, VA $44,605

Franklin, VA $43,688

Freeman, VA $44,066

Gasburg, VA $43,519

Hopewell, VA $44,810

Ivor, VA $43,759

Jarratt, VA $44,204

Lawrenceville, VA $43,913

Mc Kenney, VA $44,449

Meredithville, VA $43,849

Newsoms, VA $43,544

Prince George, VA $44,852

Rawlings, VA $44,278

Sedley, VA $43,882

Skippers, VA $43,651

Spring Grove, VA $44,192

Stony Creek, VA $44,447

Surry, VA $43,666

Sussex, VA $44,347

Sutherland, VA $44,814

Valentines, VA $43,560

Wakefield, VA $43,938

Warfield, VA $44,314

Waverly, VA $44,283

White Plains, VA $43,535

Wilsons, VA $44,473

Yale, VA $44,167

Zuni, VA $43,741

Claremont, VA $44,251

Farmville, VA $43,422

Baskerville, VA $43,350

Indian Valley, VA $42,905

Mc Coy, VA $42,812

Martinsville, VA $43,179

Meadows Of Dan, VA $43,019

Moneta, VA $42,571

Montvale, VA $42,571

Narrows, VA $42,812

Newbern, VA $42,850

New Castle, VA $42,604

Newport, VA $42,702

New River, VA $42,968

Oriskany, VA $42,687

Paint Bank, VA $42,620

Parrott, VA $42,832

Patrick Springs, VA $43,098

Pearisburg, VA $42,855

Pembroke, VA $42,854

Penhook, VA $42,793

Pilot, VA $42,701

Pittsville, VA $42,772

Radford, VA $42,920

Long Island, VA $42,497

Lowry, VA $42,308

Lynch Station, VA $42,502

Madison Heights, VA $41,939

Monroe, VA $42,148

Naruna, VA $42,369

Nathalie, VA $42,881

Natural Bridge, VA $42,742

Natural Bridge Station, VA $42,558

Nelson, VA $43,462

Norwood, VA $42,498

Ringgold, VA $43,224

Rustburg, VA $42,036

Scottsburg, VA $43,307

Scottsville, VA $43,542

South Boston, VA $43,345

Spout Spring, VA $42,113

Sutherlin, VA $43,227

Sweet Briar, VA $42,063

Vernon Hill, VA $43,176

Virgilina, VA $43,359

Wingina, VA $42,750

Amonate, VA $42,655

Bandy, VA $42,561

Big Rock, VA $42,793

Bishop, VA $42,565

Bluefield, VA $42,697

Boissevain, VA $42,592

Breaks, VA $42,723

Burkes Garden, VA $42,609

Cedar Bluff, VA $42,671

Doran, VA $42,847

Falls Mills, VA $42,592

Grundy, VA $42,864

Horsepen, VA $42,582

Hurley, VA $42,644

Jewell Ridge, VA $42,671

Keen Mountain, VA $42,838

Mavisdale, VA $42,676

Maxie, VA $42,802

North Tazewell, VA $42,665

Oakwood, VA $42,862

Pilgrims Knob, VA $42,746

Pocahontas, VA $42,606

Pounding Mill, VA $42,731

Raven, VA $42,826

Red Ash, VA $42,866

Richlands, VA $42,842

Rowe, VA $42,691

Shortt Gap, VA $42,787

Swords Creek, VA $42,679

Tazewell, VA $42,598

Vansant, VA $42,680

Whitewood, VA $42,685

Wolford, VA $42,692

Boydton, VA $43,443

Bracey, VA $43,554

Brodnax, VA $43,722

Buckingham, VA $42,957

Burkeville, VA $43,622

Charlotte Court House, VA $42,997

Chase City, VA $43,219

Clarksville, VA $43,520

Crewe, VA $43,900

Cullen, VA $42,869

Dillwyn, VA $43,386

Drakes Branch, VA $43,215

Dundas, VA $43,858

Evergreen, VA $42,340

Fort Mitchell, VA $43,214

Green Bay, VA $43,381

Hampden Sydney, VA $43,487

Kenbridge, VA $43,623

Keysville, VA $43,211

La Crosse, VA $43,488

Lunenburg, VA $43,293

Meherrin, VA $43,297

Nottoway, VA $43,833

Pamplin, VA $42,725

Phenix, VA $42,532

Prospect, VA $42,994

Randolph, VA $43,067

Red House, VA $42,408

Red Oak, VA $43,275

Rice, VA $43,677

Saxe, VA $43,181

Skipwith, VA $43,305

South Hill, VA $43,472

Victoria, VA $43,445

Wylliesburg, VA $43,237

Roanoke, VA $42,396

Wachapreague, VA $44,021

Wardtown, VA $43,936

Wattsville, VA $44,063

Willis Wharf, VA $44,008

Windsor, VA $43,634

Withams, VA $44,028

Norfolk, VA $43,410

Newport News, VA $43,507

Fort Eustis, VA $43,524

Hampton, VA $43,534

Fort Monroe, VA $43,510

Poquoson, VA $43,519

Yorktown, VA $43,571

Lackey, VA $43,588

Seaford, VA $43,535

Portsmouth, VA $43,422

Fort Lee, VA $44,900

Petersburg, VA $44,900

Virginia State University, VA $44,900

Alberta, VA $44,013

Ammon, VA $44,602

Blackstone, VA $44,225

Boykins, VA $43,596

Branchville, VA $43,492

Capron, VA $43,810

Round Hill, VA $47,072

Catharpin, VA $48,836

Delaplane, VA $46,580

Ashburn, VA $49,038

Chantilly, VA $49,554

Gainesville, VA $48,438

Hamilton, VA $47,707

Lincoln, VA $47,660

Sterling, VA $49,635

Haymarket, VA $48,392

Herndon, VA $49,817

Leesburg, VA $48,268

Lovettsville, VA $47,198

Nokesville, VA $48,498

Upperville, VA $46,734

Warrenton, VA $46,904

Reston, VA $50,104

Waterford, VA $47,628

The Plains, VA $47,762

Doswell, VA $44,890

Dutton, VA $43,930

Fork Union, VA $43,938

Foster, VA $43,789

Glen Allen, VA $44,991

Gloucester, VA $43,884

Gloucester Point, VA $43,618

Goochland, VA $44,500

Grimstead, VA $43,899

Gum Spring, VA $44,500

Gwynn, VA $43,898

Hadensville, VA $44,431

Hallieford, VA $43,885

Hanover, VA $44,899

Hardyville, VA $44,016

Hartfield, VA $44,031

Hayes, VA $43,646

Henrico, VA $45,025

Hudgins, VA $43,865

Jamaica, VA $44,412

Jamestown, VA $43,746

Jetersville, VA $43,933

Kents Store, VA $44,036

King And Queen Court House, VA $44,480

King William, VA $44,710

Lanexa, VA $44,411

Lightfoot, VA $43,960

Little Plymouth, VA $44,424

Locust Hill, VA $44,163

Louisa, VA $44,493

Macon, VA $44,544

Maidens, VA $44,670

Manakin Sabot, VA $44,816

Mannboro, VA $44,525

Manquin, VA $44,841

Maryus, VA $43,624

Mascot, VA $44,293

Mathews, VA $43,815

Burgess, VA $44,574

Accomac, VA $43,987

Assawoman, VA $44,004

Atlantic, VA $44,064

Battery Park, VA $43,513

Belle Haven, VA $43,961

Birdsnest, VA $43,878

Bloxom, VA $44,054

Cape Charles, VA $43,818

Capeville, VA $43,827

Carrollton, VA $43,508

Carrsville, VA $43,706

Cheriton, VA $43,822

Chesapeake, VA $43,524

Chincoteague Island, VA $44,092

Wallops Island, VA $44,059

Craddockville, VA $43,968

Davis Wharf, VA $43,959

Eastville, VA $43,839

Exmore, VA $43,942

Franktown, VA $43,893

Greenbackville, VA $44,192

Greenbush, VA $44,065

Hacksneck, VA $43,943

Hallwood, VA $44,042

Harborton, VA $44,051

Horntown, VA $44,117

Oak Hall, VA $44,027

Isle Of Wight, VA $43,605

Jamesville, VA $43,918

Jenkins Bridge, VA $44,049

Keller, VA $43,996

Locustville, VA $43,995

Machipongo, VA $43,871

Mappsville, VA $44,033

Marionville, VA $43,871

Mears, VA $44,010

Melfa, VA $44,002

Modest Town, VA $44,116

Nassawadox, VA $43,917

Nelsonia, VA $44,119

New Church, VA $44,103

Onancock, VA $44,039

Onley, VA $43,990

Oyster, VA $43,833

Painter, VA $43,970

Parksley, VA $44,063

Pungoteague, VA $43,988

Quinby, VA $43,872

Rescue, VA $43,510

Sanford, VA $44,110

Saxis, VA $44,117

Seaview, VA $43,823

Smithfield, VA $43,558

Suffolk, VA $43,538

Tangier, VA $44,226

Tasley, VA $44,085

Temperanceville, VA $44,042

Townsend, VA $43,832

Virginia Beach, VA $44,104

Dulles, VA $50,118

Aldie, VA $48,536

Amissville, VA $46,174

Arcola, VA $49,022

Manassas, VA $49,103

Marshall, VA $46,852

Middleburg, VA $47,713

Catlett, VA $47,937

Centreville, VA $49,301

Clifton, VA $49,716

Orlean, VA $46,430

Paeonian Springs, VA $47,935

Paris, VA $46,430

Philomont, VA $47,572

Purcellville, VA $47,219

Bluemont, VA $46,588

Bristow, VA $48,722

Broad Run, VA $47,855

Calverton, VA $47,746

Casanova, VA $47,826

Rectortown, VA $46,794

Mechanicsville, VA $44,934

Midlothian, VA $44,866

Millers Tavern, VA $44,929

Mineral, VA $44,767

Moon, VA $43,834

Moseley, VA $44,717

New Canton, VA $43,748

New Kent, VA $44,688

New Point, VA $43,723

Newtown, VA $45,067

Norge, VA $44,025

North, VA $43,872

Oilville, VA $44,727

Onemo, VA $43,778

Ordinary, VA $43,683

Port Haywood, VA $43,717

Powhatan, VA $44,579

Providence Forge, VA $44,611

Quinton, VA $44,840

Rockville, VA $44,778

Ruthville, VA $44,519

Saint Stephens Church, VA $44,923

Saluda, VA $44,180

Sandston, VA $44,944

Sandy Hook, VA $44,492

Schley, VA $43,787

Severn, VA $43,647

Shacklefords, VA $44,204

State Farm, VA $44,692

Stevensville, VA $44,585

Studley, VA $44,931

Susan, VA $43,734

Toano, VA $44,163

Topping, VA $44,124

Trevilians, VA $44,465

Richmond, VA $45,037

Urbanna, VA $44,334

Wake, VA $44,057

Walkerton, VA $44,648

Ware Neck, VA $43,804

Water View, VA $44,325

West Point, VA $44,477

White Marsh, VA $43,732

Wicomico, VA $43,654

Williamsburg, VA $43,730

Woods Cross Roads, VA $43,889

Montpelier, VA $44,711

Oakton, VA $50,258

Occoquan, VA $49,888

Quantico, VA $48,230

Springfield, VA $50,705

Triangle, VA $48,579

Vienna, VA $50,705

Woodbridge, VA $49,528

Arlington, VA $50,960

Fort Myer, VA $50,961

Mattaponi, VA $44,311

Dhs, VA $50,961

Fort Valley, VA $44,058

Star Tannery, VA $43,627

Stephens City, VA $45,295

Stephenson, VA $45,325

Toms Brook, VA $44,033

White Post, VA $45,685

Woodstock, VA $43,669

Culpeper, VA $45,111

Aroda, VA $44,007

Banco, VA $44,156

Bealeton, VA $46,704

Boston, VA $44,992

Brandy Station, VA $45,902

Brightwood, VA $44,380

Castleton, VA $45,487

Elkwood, VA $45,842

Etlan, VA $44,278

Goldvein, VA $46,910

Graves Mill, VA $43,946

Haywood, VA $44,369

Hood, VA $43,670

Jeffersonton, VA $46,414

Leon, VA $44,568

Lignum, VA $45,577

Madison, VA $43,943

Midland, VA $47,169

Mitchells, VA $44,752

Oakpark, VA $44,221

Pratts, VA $43,938

Radiant, VA $44,101

Rapidan, VA $44,499

Remington, VA $46,333

Reva, VA $44,617

Richardsville, VA $45,958

Rixeyville, VA $45,839

Rochelle, VA $43,924

Somerville, VA $47,259

Sperryville, VA $44,573

Stevensburg, VA $45,668

Sumerduck, VA $46,345

Syria, VA $43,777

Viewtown, VA $45,869

Washington, VA $45,355

Wolftown, VA $43,673

Woodville, VA $45,013

Harrisonburg, VA $43,851

Basye, VA $43,501

Bergton, VA $43,367

Bridgewater, VA $43,769

Broadway, VA $43,634

Criders, VA $43,444

Dayton, VA $43,619

Edinburg, VA $43,575

Elkton, VA $43,706

Alexandria, VA $50,955

Fredericksburg, VA $46,169

Bowling Green, VA $45,273

Burr Hill, VA $45,279

Callao, VA $45,018

Caret, VA $45,555

Center Cross, VA $44,780

Champlain, VA $45,451

Coles Point, VA $45,621

Colonial Beach, VA $45,878

Corbin, VA $45,594

Dahlgren, VA $47,382

Dogue, VA $45,847

Dunnsville, VA $44,941

Edwardsville, VA $44,632

Farnham, VA $44,764

Garrisonville, VA $47,771

Hague, VA $45,291

Hartwood, VA $46,303

Haynesville, VA $45,254

Heathsville, VA $44,590

Hustle, VA $45,478

Irvington, VA $44,233

Jersey, VA $45,910

Kilmarnock, VA $44,270

King George, VA $46,626

Kinsale, VA $45,204

Ladysmith, VA $45,012

Lancaster, VA $44,379

Laneview, VA $44,487

Lively, VA $44,420

Locust Grove, VA $45,292

Loretto, VA $45,487

Lottsburg, VA $44,934

Merry Point, VA $44,309

Milford, VA $45,107

Mollusk, VA $44,325

Montross, VA $45,587

Morattico, VA $44,555

Mount Holly, VA $45,436

Ninde, VA $46,730

Nuttsville, VA $44,512

Oldhams, VA $45,167

Ophelia, VA $44,598

Partlow, VA $45,402

Port Royal, VA $45,475

Rappahannock Academy, VA $45,484

Reedville, VA $44,564

Rhoadesville, VA $44,865

Rollins Fork, VA $45,876

Fulks Run, VA $43,525

Hinton, VA $43,485

Keezletown, VA $43,697

Lacey Spring, VA $43,719

Linville, VA $43,696

Luray, VA $43,836

Mc Gaheysville, VA $43,747

Mount Crawford, VA $43,749

Mount Jackson, VA $43,606

Mount Solon, VA $43,612

New Market, VA $43,707

Orkney Springs, VA $43,512

Penn Laird, VA $43,767

Quicksburg, VA $43,649

Pleasant Valley, VA $43,743

Shenandoah, VA $43,722

Singers Glen, VA $43,693

Stanley, VA $43,725

Timberville, VA $43,714

Charlottesville, VA $43,792

Afton, VA $43,307

Arrington, VA $42,446

Barboursville, VA $43,963

Batesville, VA $43,688

Covesville, VA $43,311

Crozet, VA $43,709

Dyke, VA $43,687

Ruby, VA $47,543

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	$60,584	$29.0	30%
Insurance	$58,254	$28.0	25%
Construction	$55,923	$27.0	20%
Financial Services	$53,593	$26.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$51,263	$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.

$42,245

Average $46,603/year

$51,758

$3,520

Average $3,884/month

$4,313

$812

Average $896/week

$995

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,758	$4,313	$995	$25
Average	$46,603	$3,884	$896	$22
25th Percentile	$42,245	$3,520	$812	$20

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