Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in West North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,180 +9% vs national
Median hourly $30.38
10th percentile $45,820
90th percentile $85,820
Employed locally 2,640
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,820
    25th
    $49,520
    50th (median)
    $63,180
    75th
    $78,660
    90th
    $85,820

    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 West North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$60,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$94,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$67,030
    Construction Laborers$48,760
    Electricians$79,840
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$69,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas make per hour in West North Dakota?

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in West North Dakota is $30.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.65 or more per hour.

    Is West North Dakota above or below average for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in West North Dakota is 9% 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 West North Dakota?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $45,820 per year in West North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,520.