Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $46,470 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $38,810
90th percentile $66,720
Employed locally 600
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,810
    25th
    $45,840
    50th (median)
    $46,470
    75th
    $57,010
    90th
    $66,720

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 63% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 37% 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
    Odessa, TX $50,510

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,770
    Electricians$52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,530
    Carpenters$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in San Antonio, TX is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in San Antonio, TX is 19.9% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $38,810 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,840.