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

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

Median annual salary $50,510 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.28
10th percentile $38,810
90th percentile $67,800
Employed locally 2,010
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,810
    25th
    $47,510
    50th (median)
    $50,510
    75th
    $61,150
    90th
    $67,800

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 71% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 29% 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
    Lubbock, TX $50,380

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,410
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$47,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,150
    Electricians$50,810
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Odessa, TX is $24.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Odessa, TX is 12.9% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $38,810 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,510.