SOC 47-5013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas — Ohio
Ohio
At $61,260, median pay for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Ohio tracks the national median of $58,160 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,260, median pay for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Ohio tracks the national median of $58,160 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $104,810 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,590 to $97,280.
The area has 930 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.61 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Ohio ranks number 9th out of 27 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 347th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,520 | −32.0% |
| 25th | $48,590 | −16.5% |
| Median (50th) | $61,260 | +5.3% |
| 75th | $97,280 | +67.3% |
| 90th | $104,810 | +80.2% |
| Mean | $68,110 | +17.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $61,260 goes as far as $66,013 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,013US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,260 a year, 5.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,520 to $104,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 930 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 27 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $61,260, or $29.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,160, so pay in Ohio is 5.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ohio earns more than $104,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,520 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 930 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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