Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Victoria, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Victoria, TX

Median annual salary $57,050 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.43
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $63,090
Employed locally 310
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $49,210
    50th (median)
    $57,050
    75th
    $63,090
    90th
    $63,090

    Victoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 82% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 18% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,680
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $60,070
    Corpus Christi, TX $59,490
    Midland, TX $51,740
    Odessa, TX $50,510
    Lubbock, TX $50,380

    Related occupations in Victoria, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,910
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$46,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,550
    Electricians$51,630
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Victoria, TX is $27.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Victoria, TX is 1.6% 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 Victoria?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in Victoria, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,210.