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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $46,290 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.26
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $74,160
Employed locally 600
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $39,840
    50th (median)
    $46,290
    75th
    $60,070
    90th
    $74,160

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 76% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 24% 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 Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $68,840
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $48,760
    Electricians $56,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,160
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $47,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Lafayette, LA is $22.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Lafayette, LA is 20.2% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,840.