Service Unit Operators Salary in North Dakota
Service Unit Operators in North Dakota earn a median of $60,810 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,810
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($58,160)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 3,000
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,600; the top 10% earn over $88,410. Nationally the range is $38,940 to $97,560.
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- Recycling and Reclamation Workers$45,690 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
Service Unit Operators pay in North Dakota
How much do service unit operators make in North Dakota?
The median is $60,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,600 and the top 10% earn over $88,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for service unit operators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 27 (+5% vs. the national median of $58,160). Living costs are not included.