Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $48,850 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $41,180
90th percentile $72,300
Employed locally 110
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,180
    25th
    $48,720
    50th (median)
    $48,850
    75th
    $52,800
    90th
    $72,300

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 58% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 42% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $61,360
    Minot, ND $59,400
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,770
    Indiana $55,050
    Midland, TX $51,740
    Grand Junction, CO $51,620

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,500
    Carpenters$55,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,700
    Electricians$58,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Bismarck, ND is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Bismarck, ND is 15.7% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $41,180 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,720.