Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,660 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $72,020
Employed locally 220
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $43,740
    50th (median)
    $49,660
    75th
    $63,080
    90th
    $72,020

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,310
    Construction Laborers $45,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,210
    Electricians $67,860
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,420
    Carpenters $49,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 14.3% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,740.