Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$57,980
↑ 42.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 42.3% since 2011 ($40,750 → $57,980)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $57,980
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.4%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,980 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $55,750 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | $50,140 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $48,410 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | $47,380 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | $46,740 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | $47,860 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | $48,290 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | $48,610 | +8.0% |
| 2015 | $45,000 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | $44,970 | +5.1% |
| 2013 | $42,790 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $41,970 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | $40,750 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.