Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $54,230 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.07
10th percentile $37,870
90th percentile $79,980
Employed locally 70
National median $57,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,870
    25th
    $46,000
    50th (median)
    $54,230
    75th
    $68,570
    90th
    $79,980

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 79% Median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 21% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $88,880
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $61,360
    Jackson, MS $58,370

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$40,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,900
    Electricians$62,160
    Carpenters$49,630
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,980
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Wichita, KS is $26.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Wichita, KS is 6.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $37,870 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,000.