How much does a service unit operator make in California?
$62,580a year
Median yearly pay for service unit operators in California. That is $30.09 an hour or $5,215 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.09
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 2,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,030Median: $62,580Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $49,780 | $23.93 | |
| Median | $62,580 | $30.09 | |
| 75th | $78,170 | $37.58 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.43 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oxnard, CA | $76,980 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,140 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $62,170 |
| Vallejo, CA | $57,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for service unit operators.
| 3. Montana | $77,750 |
| 4. New Mexico | $64,990 |
| 5. Nebraska | $62,990 |
| 6. California | $62,580 |
| 7. Wyoming | $62,560 |
| 8. Florida | $62,050 |
| 9. Ohio | $61,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a service unit operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $30.09 ($62,580 a year).
Do service unit operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $62,580 against $58,160 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for service unit operator pay?
California ranks 6 of 27 states.
Which city in California pays service unit operators the most?
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, with a median of $76,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.