| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 05, 2019 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 5, 2019 |
| Entity File Number | 1-35779 |
| Entity Registrant Name | USA Compression Partners, LP |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 75-2771546 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 Congress Avenue |
| Entity Address, Adress Line Two | Suite 450 |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Austin |
| 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 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common units representing limited partner interests |
| Trading Symbol | USAC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001522727 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
