Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $58,370 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.06
10th percentile $40,130
90th percentile $80,570
Employed locally 40
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,130
    25th
    $43,990
    50th (median)
    $58,370
    75th
    $76,920
    90th
    $80,570

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 96% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 4% 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
    Williamsport, PA $49,380

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,400
    Electricians $47,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,000
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,530
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Jackson, MS is $28.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Jackson, MS is 0.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $40,130 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,990.