Service Unit Operators Salary by State
The national median pay for service unit operators is $58,160 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,280 in Kentucky to $106,480 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $38,940
- 25th percentile
- $47,480
- Median
- $58,160
- 75th percentile
- $73,230
- Top 10%
- $97,560
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 43,140 jobs.
Median pay in 27 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $106,480 | +83% | $62,280 | $182,740 | 1,090 |
| 2 | Missouri | $90,580 | +56% | $82,420 | $95,140 | 80 |
| 3 | Montana | $77,750 | +34% | $47,150 | $97,290 | 310 |
| 4 | New Mexico | $64,990 | +12% | $47,400 | $101,900 | 2,600 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $62,990 | +8% | $50,340 | $69,240 | 30 |
| 6 | California | $62,580 | +8% | $46,030 | $104,900 | 2,820 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $62,560 | +8% | $47,090 | $93,110 | 820 |
| 8 | Florida | $62,050 | +7% | $45,790 | $72,520 | 200 |
| 9 | Ohio | $61,260 | +5% | $39,520 | $104,810 | 930 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $60,810 | +5% | $37,600 | $88,410 | 3,000 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $60,760 | +4% | $39,740 | $93,120 | 3,130 |
| 12 | Colorado | $60,290 | +4% | $46,490 | $109,290 | 2,930 |
| 13 | Indiana | $56,980 | −2% | $34,230 | $62,330 | Not published |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $56,680 | −3% | $34,490 | $97,950 | 2,980 |
| 15 | Utah | $56,290 | −3% | $39,070 | $80,550 | 1,060 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $56,250 | −3% | $37,680 | $81,930 | 580 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $54,780 | −6% | $39,310 | $73,600 | 1,520 |
| 18 | Michigan | $52,000 | −11% | $39,350 | $76,930 | 230 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $49,920 | −14% | $46,060 | $57,010 | 40 |
| 20 | Texas | $49,820 | −14% | $37,560 | $79,770 | 16,820 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $49,610 | −15% | $35,480 | $97,590 | 250 |
| 22 | Alabama | $49,490 | −15% | $39,990 | $74,550 | 170 |
| 23 | Arkansas | $48,120 | −17% | $32,610 | $66,140 | 220 |
| 24 | Kansas | $46,230 | −21% | $38,480 | $62,540 | 370 |
| 25 | New York | $45,750 | −21% | $36,880 | $60,660 | 100 |
| 26 | Illinois | $41,680 | −28% | $37,110 | $71,440 | 220 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $28,280 | −51% | $25,810 | $77,330 | 210 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Service Unit Operators salary questions
Which state pays service unit operators the most?
Alaska, with a median of $106,480 a year (+83% vs. the national median of $58,160). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays service unit operators the least?
Kentucky, with a median of $28,280 a year (−51% vs. national).
Where do most service unit operators work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 16,820, with a median of $49,820.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.