Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $47,790 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $37,810
90th percentile $107,670
Employed locally 540
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,810
    25th
    $40,790
    50th (median)
    $47,790
    75th
    $60,820
    90th
    $107,670

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $100,000
    Alaska $98,930
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $66,550
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,680
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $62,100
    Oklahoma City, OK $61,060

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,550
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,300
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,650
    Electricians$48,420
    Carpenters$45,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Shreveport, LA is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Shreveport, LA is 17.6% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $37,810 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,790.