SOC 47-5013 · May 2025 · United States
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas across the United States is $58,160 per year, measured over 43,140 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $106,480.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
Pay for this occupation varies by 276.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $106,480 and Kentucky pays $28,280.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $106,480 | 1,090 | |
| 2 | Missouri | $90,580 | 80 | |
| 3 | Montana | $77,750 | 310 | |
| 4 | New Mexico | $64,990 | 2,600 | |
| 5 | Nebraska | $62,990 | 30 | |
| 6 | California | $62,580 | 2,820 | |
| 7 | Wyoming | $62,560 | 820 | |
| 8 | Florida | $62,050 | 200 | |
| 9 | Ohio | $61,260 | 930 | |
| 10 | North Dakota | $60,810 | 3,000 |
States with the most Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 16,820 | $49,820 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | 3,130 | $60,760 | |
| 3 | North Dakota | 3,000 | $60,810 | |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 2,980 | $56,680 | |
| 5 | Colorado | 2,930 | $60,290 | |
| 6 | California | 2,820 | $62,580 | |
| 7 | New Mexico | 2,600 | $64,990 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 1,520 | $54,780 | |
| 9 | Alaska | 1,090 | $106,480 | |
| 10 | Utah | 1,060 | $56,290 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $95,370 | 100 |
| 2 | St. Louis | $91,890 | 40 |
| 3 | Cheyenne | $81,590 | 50 |
| 4 | Oxnard | $76,980 | 280 |
| 5 | Salt Lake City | $66,550 | 90 |
| 6 | Denver | $66,220 | 1,060 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $65,140 | 430 |
| 8 | Casper | $64,680 | 180 |
| 9 | Farmington | $64,500 | 590 |
| 10 | Houma | $62,260 | 950 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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