Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,150 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.23
10th percentile $38,650
90th percentile $65,820
Employed locally 790
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,650
    25th
    $40,670
    50th (median)
    $44,150
    75th
    $46,070
    90th
    $65,820

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,160
    Construction Laborers $43,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,540
    Highway Maintenance Workers $39,220
    Electricians $57,090
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Kansas is $21.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Kansas is 23.9% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $38,650 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,670.