Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $59,490 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.60
10th percentile $34,340
90th percentile $80,460
Employed locally 200
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,340
    25th
    $44,350
    50th (median)
    $59,490
    75th
    $66,890
    90th
    $80,460

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 90% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 10% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,680
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $60,070
    Victoria, TX $57,050
    Midland, TX $51,740
    Odessa, TX $50,510
    Lubbock, TX $50,380

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,310
    Electricians $55,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,260
    Carpenters $47,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Corpus Christi, TX is $28.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 2.6% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $34,340 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,350.