Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $37,930 -34.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $37,060
90th percentile $70,020
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,060
    25th
    $37,060
    50th (median)
    $37,930
    75th
    $51,030
    90th
    $70,020

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 54% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 46% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $100,000
    Alaska $98,930
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $66,550
    California $66,060
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,460
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,680

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,650
    Electricians $53,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,910
    Carpenters $51,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Birmingham, AL is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Birmingham, AL is 34.6% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $37,060 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,060.