Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $74,110 +27.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.63
10th percentile $44,310
90th percentile $101,980
Employed locally 50
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,310
    25th
    $65,460
    50th (median)
    $74,110
    75th
    $80,970
    90th
    $101,980

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,470
    Carpenters $59,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,060
    Electricians $60,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Southwest Colorado is $35.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Southwest Colorado is 27.8% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $44,310 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,460.