Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $100,000 +72.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.08
10th percentile $57,920
90th percentile $174,480
Employed locally 1,110
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,920
    25th
    $60,480
    50th (median)
    $100,000
    75th
    $129,430
    90th
    $174,480

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $98,930
    Anchorage, AK $98,920
    St. Louis, MO-IL $89,540
    Kansas City, MO-KS $88,880
    Missouri $87,910
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $76,940

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,670
    Construction Laborers $57,010
    Carpenters $65,150
    Electricians $84,400
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $63,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Alaska is $48.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Alaska is 72.5% above 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $57,920 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,480.