Career Profile Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $45,900 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Oil & Gas Service Unit Operators operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove obstructions from drilling wells. General Information 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. Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 13 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 13 openings per year are projected for Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas. +14.3% Employment Change Employment for Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.3% between 2023 and 2028. $22.08 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.08/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.41, while experienced workers are paid $29.30. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 83 Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 95. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas are Support Activities for Mining, Oil and Gas Extraction, and Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas include Mechanical, Mathematics, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Service Unit Operators, Oil & Gas is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
