Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $61,060 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.36
10th percentile $35,540
90th percentile $92,680
Employed locally 870
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,540
    25th
    $47,510
    50th (median)
    $61,060
    75th
    $82,780
    90th
    $92,680

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 87% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 13% 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
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $62,340
    Tulsa, OK $59,890
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $58,770
    Oklahoma $56,530
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $53,220
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,640
    Electricians $60,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,720
    Sheet Metal Workers $64,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Oklahoma City, OK is $29.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 5.3% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $35,540 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,510.