Occupation Salary Profile

Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas

SOC Code: 47-5013

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.

National Median (BLS)
$57,520
▼ -5.19% Nominal ▼ -8.19% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$59,290
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
350
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $37,870
25th Percentile $42,820
National Median (50th Percentile) $57,520
75th Percentile $75,400
90th Percentile $75,410
P10: $37,870 P50 (Median): $57,520 P90: $75,410