Service Unit Operators Salary in California
Service Unit Operators in California earn a median of $62,580 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($58,160)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 2,820
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,030; the top 10% earn over $104,900. Nationally the range is $38,940 to $97,560.
States ranked near California
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Service Unit Operators pay in California
How much do service unit operators make in California?
The median is $62,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,030 and the top 10% earn over $104,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for service unit operators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 27 (+8% vs. the national median of $58,160). Living costs are not included.