Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $56,780 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.30
10th percentile $39,180
90th percentile $83,870
Employed locally 80
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,180
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $56,780
    75th
    $65,660
    90th
    $83,870

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 98% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 2% 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $50,580

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,000
    Construction Laborers$43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,380
    Electricians$62,650
    Carpenters$48,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$46,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Charleston, WV is $27.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Charleston, WV is 2.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $39,180 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.