Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $62,100 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.86
10th percentile $43,370
90th percentile $102,280
Employed locally 1,420
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,370
    25th
    $61,050
    50th (median)
    $62,100
    75th
    $80,910
    90th
    $102,280

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 92% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 8% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $70,230
    California $66,060
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $61,360
    Casper, WY $60,960
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $60,700
    Vallejo, CA $54,040

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,470
    Construction Laborers $58,820
    Electricians $75,310
    Carpenters $66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $71,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Bakersfield, CA is $29.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Bakersfield, CA is 7.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $43,370 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,050.