SOC 475013

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas

Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. Includes fishing-tool technicians.

National Median

$57,980

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$57,980

Entry Level (10th pct)

$40,010

Experienced (90th pct)

$93,820

Total Employed

44,120

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$40,010 - $47,330
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$47,330 - $70,510
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$70,510 - $93,820

Highest Paying Locations for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$100,000

+72.5% vs national

Alaska

$98,930

+70.6% vs national

Anchorage, AK

$98,920

+70.6% vs national

St. Louis, MO-IL

$89,540

+54.4% vs national

Kansas City, MO-KS

$88,880

+53.3% vs national

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$100,000	1,110
Alaska	$98,930	1,290
Anchorage, AK	$98,920	140
St. Louis, MO-IL	$89,540	60
Kansas City, MO-KS	$88,880	30
Missouri	$87,910	140
North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area	$76,940	60
Billings, MT	$74,300	40
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$74,110	50
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$70,230	480
Florida	$69,030	130
California	$66,060	3,190
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$64,460	970
Cheyenne, WY	$63,850	60
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$63,740	250
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$63,180	2,640
Farmington, NM	$62,880	550
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$62,740	700
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$62,680	730
North Dakota	$62,340	3,080
Fort Smith, AR-OK	$62,340	30
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$62,100	1,420
Montana	$61,850	400
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$61,840	270
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area	$61,770	N/A
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$61,600	N/A
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$61,360	280
Oklahoma City, OK	$61,060	870
Casper, WY	$60,960	170
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA	$60,700	1,030
Tulsa, OK	$59,890	370
Colorado	$59,780	2,730
Corpus Christi, TX	$59,490	200
Wyoming	$59,460	800
Pittsburgh, PA	$58,770	900
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$58,770	110
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$58,770	640
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area	$58,660	370
Jackson, MS	$58,370	40
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$58,110	530
New Mexico	$58,080	2,080
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area	$57,870	280
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$57,390	1,420
Charleston, WV	$56,780	80
Oklahoma	$56,530	2,910
Nebraska	$56,520	N/A
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$56,350	290
Pennsylvania	$56,130	1,920
High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area	$55,610	1,120
Utah	$55,570	1,300

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas?

The national median annual salary for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas is $57,980, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gass earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gass is Alaska nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $100,000.

How much can an experienced Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas make?

Top-earning Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gass (90th percentile) make $93,820 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.