Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas earn a median $58,160 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
U.S. median
$58,160
$27.96 per hour
Range
$38,940 – $97,560
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
43,140
across the U.S.
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$48,912
per year · effective tax rate 15.9%
$4,076Monthly
$2,038Twice a month
$1,881Every 2 weeks
$23.52Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,799
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,606
- Medicare (1.45%)$843
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$48,912
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,940 | $18.72 | $33,468 |
| 25th percentile | $47,480 | $22.83 | $40,330 |
| Median (50th) | $58,160 | $27.96 | $48,912 |
| 75th percentile | $73,230 | $35.21 | $60,347 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $97,560 | $46.90 | $77,463 |
Best cities for service unit operators, oil and gas (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houma, LA | $62,260 | $50,724 | $59,603 | 950 |
| 2 | Farmington, NM | $64,500 | $52,140 | $59,448 | 590 |
| 3 | Oklahoma City, OK | $60,260 | $48,433 | $53,571 | 910 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh, PA | $59,520 | $48,177 | $50,889 | 710 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $66,220 | $53,182 | $50,276 | 1,060 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $60,870 | $51,089 | $49,558 | 640 |
| 7 | Bakersfield, CA | $62,170 | $49,546 | $49,111 | 1,360 |
| 8 | Shreveport, LA | $49,250 | $40,661 | $47,969 | 610 |
| 9 | Lafayette, LA | $47,020 | $38,936 | $44,647 | 500 |
| 10 | Odessa, TX | $49,080 | $41,616 | $44,321 | 1,730 |
| 11 | Longview, TX | $46,280 | $39,366 | $43,992 | 530 |
| 12 | Midland, TX | $49,470 | $41,929 | $43,775 | 3,460 |
| 13 | Houston, TX | $49,940 | $42,307 | $42,895 | 5,400 |
| 14 | San Antonio, TX | $47,650 | $40,467 | $42,724 | 590 |
| 15 | Greeley, CO | $51,650 | $42,117 | $42,043 | 1,070 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Denver, CO — $66,220
- Farmington, NM — $64,500
- Houma, LA — $62,260
- Bakersfield, CA — $62,170
- Dallas, TX — $60,870
- Oklahoma City, OK — $60,260
- Pittsburgh, PA — $59,520
- Greeley, CO — $51,650
- Houston, TX — $49,940
- Midland, TX — $49,470
- Shreveport, LA — $49,250
- Odessa, TX — $49,080
- San Antonio, TX — $47,650
- Lafayette, LA — $47,020
- Longview, TX — $46,280
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $106,480 | $83,739 | $62,280 – $182,740 | 1,090 |
| Missouri | $90,580 | $69,233 | $82,420 – $95,140 | 80 |
| Montana | $77,750 | $60,495 | $47,150 – $97,290 | 310 |
| New Mexico | $64,990 | $52,511 | $47,400 – $101,900 | 2,600 |
| Nebraska | $62,990 | $50,806 | $50,340 – $69,240 | 30 |
| California | $62,580 | $49,845 | $46,030 – $104,900 | 2,820 |
| Wyoming | $62,560 | $52,447 | $47,090 – $93,110 | 820 |
| Florida | $62,050 | $52,037 | $45,790 – $72,520 | 200 |
| Ohio | $61,260 | $50,500 | $39,520 – $104,810 | 930 |
| North Dakota | $60,810 | $51,041 | $37,600 – $88,410 | 3,000 |
| Louisiana | $60,760 | $49,564 | $39,740 – $93,120 | 3,130 |
| Colorado | $60,290 | $48,679 | $46,490 – $109,290 | 2,930 |
| Indiana | $56,980 | $46,312 | $34,230 – $62,330 | — |
| Oklahoma | $56,680 | $45,717 | $34,490 – $97,950 | 2,980 |
| Utah | $56,290 | $45,842 | $39,070 – $80,550 | 1,060 |
| West Virginia | $56,250 | $45,579 | $37,680 – $81,930 | 580 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,780 | $44,514 | $39,310 – $73,600 | 1,520 |
| Michigan | $52,000 | $42,003 | $39,350 – $76,930 | 230 |
| South Dakota | $49,920 | $42,291 | $46,060 – $57,010 | 40 |
| Texas | $49,820 | $42,210 | $37,560 – $79,770 | 16,820 |
| Mississippi | $49,610 | $40,789 | $35,480 – $97,590 | 250 |
| Alabama | $49,490 | $39,736 | $39,990 – $74,550 | 170 |
| Arkansas | $48,120 | $39,180 | $32,610 – $66,140 | 220 |
| Kansas | $46,230 | $37,546 | $38,480 – $62,540 | 370 |
| New York | $45,750 | $37,067 | $36,880 – $60,660 | 100 |
| Illinois | $41,680 | $33,752 | $37,110 – $71,440 | 220 |
| Kentucky | $28,280 | $24,026 | $25,810 – $77,330 | 210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a service unit operators, oil and gas make?
The national median salary for service unit operators, oil and gas is $58,160 a year ($27.96 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,940 and the top 10% earn over $97,560. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays service unit operators, oil and gas the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $106,480. After taxes and local prices, Houma, LA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many service unit operators, oil and gas are there in the U.S.?
About 43,140 people work as service unit operators, oil and gas nationwide.