Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $48,070 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $78,760
Employed locally 70
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $44,550
    50th (median)
    $48,070
    75th
    $63,040
    90th
    $78,760

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 72% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $100,000
    Alaska $98,930
    Anchorage, AK $98,920
    St. Louis, MO-IL $89,540
    Kansas City, MO-KS $88,880
    Missouri $87,910

    Nearby metros — Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,680
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $60,070
    Corpus Christi, TX $59,490
    Victoria, TX $57,050
    Midland, TX $51,740
    Odessa, TX $50,510

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,940
    Electricians$47,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,260
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$39,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Abilene, TX is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.03 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Abilene, TX is 17.1% below the national median of $57,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Abilene?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,550.