Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $48,780 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.45
10th percentile $36,850
90th percentile $81,270
Employed locally 440
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,850
    25th
    $44,910
    50th (median)
    $48,780
    75th
    $58,280
    90th
    $81,270

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 75% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 25% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,680
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $60,070
    Corpus Christi, TX $59,490
    Victoria, TX $57,050
    Midland, TX $51,740
    Odessa, TX $50,510

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $43,540
    Electricians $47,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Longview, TX is $23.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Longview, TX is 15.9% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $36,850 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,910.