Occupation ยท SOC 47-5013
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of service unit operators, oil and gas typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 44,120 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $57,980 ($27.88 an hour).
US employment
44,120
Median annual wage
$57,980
Mean annual wage
$61,530
Median hourly wage
$27.88
Education and training
Typical education
No formal educational credential
Related work experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas16,900
- 2. Louisiana3,290
- 3. California3,190
- 4. North Dakota3,080
- 5. Oklahoma2,910
- 6. Colorado2,730
- 7. New Mexico2,080
- 8. Pennsylvania1,920
- 9. Utah1,300
- 10. Alaska1,290
States that pay the most
- 1. Alaska$98,930
- 2. Missouri$87,910
- 3. Florida$69,030
- 4. California$66,060
- 5. North Dakota$62,340
- 6. Montana$61,850
- 7. Colorado$59,780
- 8. Wyoming$59,460
- 9. New Mexico$58,080
- 10. Oklahoma$56,530
Median annual wage. Based on 27 states and territories with published figures.
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