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Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$49,820
Median Annual Salary
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-3.7% vs 2024
$56,620
Mean Salary
$49,820
Median Salary
$23.95
Hourly Rate
16,820 people work as Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas earn a median salary of $49,820 per year ($4,151/month).
This is 14.6% below the national average of $58,333.
Texas ranks #20 out of 27 states for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas pay.
Approximately 16,820 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries decreased by 3.7% 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 Texas
Salaries for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas range from $37,560 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,840 and $61,210.
Median $49,820
P10: $37,560P25: $46,840P75: $61,210P90: $79,770
10th
$37,560
25th
$46,840
Median
$49,820
75th
$61,210
90th
$79,770
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,560
$18.06
$3,130
25th Percentile
$46,840
$22.52
$3,903
Median (50th)
$49,820
$23.95
$4,151
75th Percentile
$61,210
$29.43
$5,100
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,770
$38.35
$6,647
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,620 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#20
Texas ranks #20 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas is $49,820 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,620.
What is the salary range for a Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas?
Salaries for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas range from $37,560 at the 10th percentile to $79,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,840 and $61,210.
What is the starting salary for a Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas?
Entry-level Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas positions in Texas typically start around $37,560 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,840 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 16,820 people are employed as Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas is approximately $23.95 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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