Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $64,460 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.99
10th percentile $48,890
90th percentile $120,280
Employed locally 970
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,890
    25th
    $50,290
    50th (median)
    $64,460
    75th
    $97,040
    90th
    $120,280

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 63% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 37% 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
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,110
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $63,740
    Colorado $59,780
    Corpus Christi, TX $59,490
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,770
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $58,110

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Electricians $63,010
    Construction Laborers $48,110
    Carpenters $61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Denver, CO is $30.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Denver, CO is 11.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $48,890 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,290.