Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #11 of 27 · LA
1.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,570 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $60,760
Employment 3,130
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,740P25 $44,480 Median $60,760P75 $76,160P90 $93,120
About 80% of service unit operators, oil and gass in Louisiana earn between $39,740 and $93,120. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean service unit operators, oil and gas salary in Louisiana is $61,570, about 1.4% below the U.S. average ($62,470). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $62,260 | $63,670 | 950 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,440 | $61,150 | 160 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $59,350 | $64,210 | 380 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $56,880 | $62,770 | 70 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $49,250 | $63,590 | 610 |
| Lafayette, LA | $47,020 | $53,320 | 500 |