Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,100 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.28
10th percentile $37,150
90th percentile $56,980
Employed locally 90
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,150
    25th
    $39,690
    50th (median)
    $40,100
    75th
    $43,170
    90th
    $56,980

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$60,650
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78,770
    Electricians$94,110
    Carpenters$67,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in South Illinois is $19.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in South Illinois is 30.8% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $37,150 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,690.