Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $59,400 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $37,300
90th percentile $77,840
Employed locally 380
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,300
    25th
    $46,150
    50th (median)
    $59,400
    75th
    $60,970
    90th
    $77,840

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $61,360
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,770
    Indiana $55,050
    Midland, TX $51,740
    Grand Junction, CO $51,620
    Cleveland, OH $50,340

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,710
    Construction Laborers $48,810
    Electricians $61,230
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $50,490
    Carpenters $60,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Minot, ND is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Minot, ND is 2.4% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $37,300 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,150.