Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $51,310 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.67
10th percentile $38,360
90th percentile $71,730
Employed locally 120
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,360
    25th
    $45,500
    50th (median)
    $51,310
    75th
    $56,190
    90th
    $71,730

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 66% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 34% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Missouri $87,910
    Farmington, NM $62,880
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $62,340
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,840
    Wyoming $59,460
    Minot, ND $59,400

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,030
    Carpenters$59,330
    Electricians$60,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,670
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Traverse City, MI is $24.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.66 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Traverse City, MI is 11.5% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $38,360 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,500.