Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,740 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.64
10th percentile $47,300
90th percentile $99,060
Employed locally 250
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,300
    25th
    $50,800
    50th (median)
    $63,740
    75th
    $79,020
    90th
    $99,060

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79,930
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,540
    Carpenters$59,290
    Electricians$61,970
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Northwest Colorado is $30.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Northwest Colorado is 9.9% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $47,300 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,800.