Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $62,880 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.23
10th percentile $47,000
90th percentile $78,520
Employed locally 550
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,000
    25th
    $47,640
    50th (median)
    $62,880
    75th
    $64,650
    90th
    $78,520

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 119% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 19% above 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $100,000
    North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $76,940
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,110
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $63,740
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $63,180
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $62,740

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,950
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,210
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,750
    Electricians $59,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Farmington, NM is $30.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Farmington, NM is 8.5% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $47,000 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,640.