Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $62,680 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.14
10th percentile $48,210
90th percentile $100,150
Employed locally 730
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,210
    25th
    $49,580
    50th (median)
    $62,680
    75th
    $78,190
    90th
    $100,150

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 72% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 28% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $60,070
    Corpus Christi, TX $59,490
    Victoria, TX $57,050
    Midland, TX $51,740
    Odessa, TX $50,510
    Lubbock, TX $50,380

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,120
    Electricians $57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,370
    Carpenters $48,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Dallas, TX is $30.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Dallas, TX is 8.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $48,210 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,580.