Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,770 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $40,330
90th percentile $94,850
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,330
    25th
    $58,090
    50th (median)
    $61,770
    75th
    $94,850
    90th
    $94,850

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,030
    Construction Laborers $51,170
    Electricians $71,790
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,460
    Carpenters $58,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in East-Central Montana is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.77 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in East-Central Montana is 6.5% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $40,330 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,090.