Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $57,870 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $38,540
90th percentile $82,600
Employed locally 280
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,540
    25th
    $43,100
    50th (median)
    $57,870
    75th
    $69,370
    90th
    $82,600

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,160
    Electricians $54,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,630
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $38,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $43,440
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $41,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Southwest Louisiana is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Southwest Louisiana is 0.2% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $38,540 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,100.