Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,080 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $42,570
90th percentile $78,480
Employed locally 40
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,570
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $46,080
    75th
    $70,520
    90th
    $78,480

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$33,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$40,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,430
    Highway Maintenance Workers$34,290
    Electricians$59,340
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Southwest Alabama is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Southwest Alabama is 20.5% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $42,570 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.