Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $66,550 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $49,980
90th percentile $93,720
Employed locally 90
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,980
    25th
    $51,240
    50th (median)
    $66,550
    75th
    $78,710
    90th
    $93,720

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 70% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 30% 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
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $74,110
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $61,600
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $58,770
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $57,870
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $55,610
    Utah $55,570

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,220
    Carpenters $59,410
    Electricians $63,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Salt Lake City, UT is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 14.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $49,980 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,240.