Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $70,230 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.77
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $96,350
Employed locally 480
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $61,650
    50th (median)
    $70,230
    75th
    $81,450
    90th
    $96,350

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 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
    California $66,060
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $62,100
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $61,360
    Casper, WY $60,960
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $60,700
    Vallejo, CA $54,040

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,840
    Construction Laborers $59,540
    Electricians $76,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,110
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Los Angeles, CA is $33.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Los Angeles, CA is 21.1% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,650.