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Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,580
Median Annual Salary
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-5.3% vs 2024
$68,290
Mean Salary
$62,580
Median Salary
$30.09
Hourly Rate
2,820 people work as Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in California
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in California earn a median salary of $62,580 per year ($5,215/month).
This is 7.3% above the national average of $58,333.
California ranks #6 out of 27 states for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas pay.
Approximately 2,820 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 5.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. Includes fishing-tool technicians.
Salary Range: Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in California
Salaries for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in California range from $46,030 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $104,900 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,780 and $78,170.
Median $62,580
P10: $46,030P25: $49,780P75: $78,170P90: $104,900
10th
$46,030
25th
$49,780
Median
$62,580
75th
$78,170
90th
$104,900
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$46,030
$22.13
$3,835
25th Percentile
$49,780
$23.93
$4,148
Median (50th)
$62,580
$30.09
$5,215
75th Percentile
$78,170
$37.58
$6,514
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$104,900
$50.43
$8,741
Note: The mean (average) salary of $68,290 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#6
California ranks #6 of 27 states
$58,333
National avg. for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
How much do Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas make in California?
The median annual salary for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in California is $62,580 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $68,290.
What is the salary range for a Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in California?
Salaries for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in California range from $46,030 at the 10th percentile to $104,900 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,780 and $78,170.
What is the starting salary for a Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in California?
Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas positions in California typically start around $46,030 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,780 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,820 people are employed as Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in California is approximately $30.09 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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