Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $59,890 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.79
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $92,920
Employed locally 370
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $48,800
    50th (median)
    $59,890
    75th
    $80,950
    90th
    $92,920

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 88% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 12% 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
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $62,340
    Oklahoma City, OK $61,060
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $58,770
    Oklahoma $56,530
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $53,220
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,270
    Electricians$60,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,210
    Carpenters$48,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Tulsa, OK is $28.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Tulsa, OK is 3.3% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,800.