Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $60,700 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $40,010
90th percentile $74,250
Employed locally 1,030
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,010
    25th
    $47,150
    50th (median)
    $60,700
    75th
    $65,210
    90th
    $74,250

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 94% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 6% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $100,000
    Alaska $98,930
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $66,550
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,680
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $62,100
    Oklahoma City, OK $61,060

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,680
    Construction Laborers$38,200
    Electricians$57,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54,950
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,500
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Houma, LA is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Houma, LA is 4.7% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $40,010 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,150.