Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,770 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $42,320
90th percentile $75,850
Employed locally 110
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,320
    25th
    $49,150
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $74,110
    90th
    $75,850

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,890
    Construction Laborers $44,890
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,620
    Electricians $62,230
    Carpenters $53,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.64 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 1.4% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $42,320 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,150.