Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas pay in California
In California, the median pay for service unit operators, oil and gas is $30.09 an hour ($62,580 a year). About 2,820 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($58,160). California ranks 6th of 27 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for service unit operators, oil and gas in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.13 | $46,030 |
| 25% of workers | $23.93 | $49,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.09 | $62,580 |
| 75% of workers | $37.58 | $78,170 |
| 90% of workers | $50.43 | $104,900 |
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $76,980 | 280 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $65,140 | 430 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $62,170 | 1,360 |
| Vallejo | $57,020 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for service unit operators, oil and gas
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,800 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $103,250 |
| Power Plant Operators | $105,210 |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | $66,910 |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | $57,660 |
| Helpers--Extraction Workers | $51,720 |
| Gas Plant Operators | $130,220 |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $48,880 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | $62,790 |
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