Logo

SalarySight

Average Service Unit Operators, Oil and Ga Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a service unit operators, oil and ga make in the United States?

The average salary for a service unit operators, oil and ga in the United States is $59,390, but the range typically falls between $45,570 and $67,790. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.55, with a range between $21.91 and $32.59.

There are approximately 46,150 people employed as a service unit operators, oil and ga in the United States. With Texas, California, Oklahoma employing the highest number of service unit operators, oil and gas.The state with the best pay for a service unit operators, oil and ga is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $107,710, while Kentucky has the lowest average annual salary of $34,040.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$38,090$18.31
25th Percentile$45,570$21.91
Median$55,750$26.8
75th Percentile$67,790$32.59
90th Percentile$87,350$41.99

Average service unit operators, oil and ga salary by location

The salary of a service unit operators, oil and ga can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a service unit operators, oil and ga in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for service unit operators, oil and gas are Alaska, North Dakota, West Virginia, Utah, Louisiana while the worst states are Kentucky, Arkansas, Kansas, Alabama, Florida.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$34,140$47,780$73,890
Alaska$61,560$107,710$143,850
Arkansas$30,490$52,080$89,460
California$39,240$61,980$82,820
Colorado$42,650$62,190$86,510
Florida$39,390$53,820$93,040
Illinois$32,550$53,820$105,180
Indiana$26,580$44,060$76,420
Kansas$37,010$47,920$69,800
Kentucky$18,840$34,040$57,960
Louisiana$37,670$60,110$77,270
Michigan$35,970$47,850$64,430
Mississippi$38,400$60,280$77,840
Nebraska$25,220$41,270$57,060
New Mexico$36,470$55,170$84,330
New York$34,040$49,280$64,360
North Dakota$47,300$65,860$82,170
Ohio$33,970$49,330$70,640
Oklahoma$34,010$55,000$80,570
Pennsylvania$33,990$48,970$68,620
Texas$38,700$58,770$93,340
Utah$50,900$60,320$78,280
West Virginia$29,880$61,110$86,480
Wyoming$41,520$60,850$103,770

Even between cities, the salary of a service unit operators, oil and ga can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for service unit operators, oil and gas is Alaska nonmetropolitan area, AK with an average salary of $110,550.The city with the lowest average salary for service unit operators, oil and gas is South Illinois nonmetropolitan area, IL with an average salary of $41,120.

Areas with highest average salaries for service unit operators, oil and gas

  1. Alaska nonmetropolitan area, AK - $110,550
  2. Anchorage, AK - $97,700
  3. Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area, CO - $74,290
  4. Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, WY - $71,020
  5. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, TX - $70,760

Areas with lowest average salaries for service unit operators, oil and gas

  1. South Illinois nonmetropolitan area, IL - $41,120
  2. Youngstown-Warren-Boardman area, OH - $44,990
  3. East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area, IL - $45,910
  4. Kansas nonmetropolitan area, KS - $46,220
  5. Williamsport, PA - $46,490

Employment trends for service unit operators, oil and gas in the United States

The number of service unit operators, oil and gas in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of service unit operators, oil and gas has increased by 2,310. On average, the number of service unit operators, oil and gas has been increasing by 1.3% each year. The salary of service unit operators, oil and gas has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of service unit operators, oil and gas has increased by $6,880. On average, the salary of service unit operators, oil and gas has been increasing by 3.3% each year.

Change in salary

Change in employment

How service unit operators, oil and gas salaries compare to other construction and extraction occupations

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for service unit operators, oil and gas compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.

Frequently Asked Questions