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How much does a service unit operator make in Charleston?

$60,680a year

Median yearly pay for service unit operators in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $29.17 an hour or $5,057 a month.

Hourly
$29.17
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
16 of 42
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,210Median: $60,680Highest 10%: $83,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,210$22.22
25th$57,020$27.41
Median$60,680$29.17
75th$78,940$37.95
90th$83,240$40.02

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for service unit operators.

Wheeling, WV$61,570
Service Unit Operator salary in West Virginia Service Unit Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$79,420
Sheet Metal Worker$68,000
Continuous Mining Machine Operator$65,280
Electrician$64,830
Construction and Building Inspector$63,720
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,330
Plumber$58,940
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$57,640
Carpenter$49,060
Construction Laborer$47,770
Salaries for every job in Charleston, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a service unit operator make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $29.17 ($60,680 a year).

Do service unit operators make more in Charleston than the national average?

Yes: $60,680 against $58,160 nationally, 4% more.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $56,250, so Charleston pays 8% more.

Where does Charleston rank for service unit operator pay?

16 of 42 metro areas with data.

How much does a service unit operator make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,240 or more.

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.