Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $98,920 +70.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.56
10th percentile $59,120
90th percentile $190,270
Employed locally 140
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,120
    25th
    $65,430
    50th (median)
    $98,920
    75th
    $106,240
    90th
    $190,270

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 103% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 3% above 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
    St. Louis, MO-IL $89,540
    Kansas City, MO-KS $88,880
    Missouri $87,910
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $76,940

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $66,550
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $63,180
    North Dakota $62,340
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $62,100
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $61,360
    Lake Charles, LA $51,790

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$59,840
    Carpenters$63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$97,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73,940
    Electricians$77,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$84,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Anchorage, AK is $47.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Anchorage, AK is 70.6% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $59,120 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,430.