| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 08, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001522727 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 8, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | USA Compression Partners, LP |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35779 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-2771546 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 111 Congress Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 2400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Austin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78701 |
| City Area Code | (512) |
| Local Phone Number | 473-2662 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common units representing limited partner interests |
| Trading Symbol | USAC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
