Service Unit Operators Salary in Alabama
Service Unit Operators in Alabama earn a median of $49,490 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($58,160)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,990; the top 10% earn over $74,550. Nationally the range is $38,940 to $97,560.
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- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$36,670 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
Service Unit Operators pay in Alabama
How much do service unit operators make in Alabama?
The median is $49,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,990 and the top 10% earn over $74,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for service unit operators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 27 (−15% vs. the national median of $58,160). Living costs are not included.