Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary
The median service unit operators, oil and gas salary in the United States is $58,160 per year ($27.96/hour). Salaries range from $38,940 at the entry level to $97,560+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 43,140 service unit operators, oil and gas jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 0.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$58,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.96
per hour
Employment
43,140
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$38,940
25th percentile
$47,480
Median
$58,160
75th percentile
$73,230
90th percentile
$97,560
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+0.4%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
4,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
+ Less than 5 years experience
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary by State
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$28K$106K■ No data
Top Paying States
Alaska
$106K
+83%
Missouri
$91K
+56%
Montana
$78K
+34%
New Mexico
$65K
+12%
Nebraska
$63K
+8%
California
$63K
+8%
Wyoming
$63K
+8%
Florida
$62K
+7%
Ohio
$61K
+5%
North Dakota
$61K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $106,480 | +83.1% |
| Missouri | $90,580 | +55.7% |
| Montana | $77,750 | +33.7% |
| New Mexico | $64,990 | +11.7% |
| Nebraska | $62,990 | +8.3% |
| California | $62,580 | +7.6% |
| Wyoming | $62,560 | +7.6% |
| Florida | $62,050 | +6.7% |
| Ohio | $61,260 | +5.3% |
| North Dakota | $60,810 | +4.6% |
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Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $95,370 | +64.0% |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $91,890 | +58.0% |
| Cheyenne, WY | $81,590 | +40.3% |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $76,980 | +32.4% |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $66,550 | +14.4% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $66,220 | +13.9% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,140 | +12.0% |
| Casper, WY | $64,680 | +11.2% |
| Farmington, NM | $64,500 | +10.9% |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $62,260 | +7.0% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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