Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $51,620 -11% vs national
Median hourly $24.82
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $93,820
Employed locally 330
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $46,510
    50th (median)
    $51,620
    75th
    $66,250
    90th
    $93,820

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 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
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,110
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,460
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $63,740
    Colorado $59,780
    Corpus Christi, TX $59,490
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,770

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,010
    Construction Laborers$40,710
    Electricians$57,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,070
    Carpenters$48,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Grand Junction, CO is $24.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Grand Junction, CO is 11% below 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,510.