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How much does a service unit operator make in Denver?

$66,220a year

Median yearly pay for service unit operators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $31.84 an hour or $5,518 a month.

Hourly
$31.84
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
6 of 42
Jobs in the area
1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,390Median: $66,220Highest 10%: $124,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,390$24.23
25th$51,660$24.84
Median$66,220$31.84
75th$101,700$48.91
90th$124,700$59.96

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for service unit operators.

Grand Junction, CO$56,370
Greeley, CO$51,650
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Related jobs in Denver

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$123,400
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$83,400
Construction and Building Inspector$82,020
Brickmason and Blockmason$75,120
Explosives Worker$70,200
Derrick Operator$69,700
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$65,370
Carpenter$64,910
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$64,260
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$64,080
Salaries for every job in Denver, CO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $31.84 ($66,220 a year).

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

Yes: $66,220 against $58,160 nationally, 14% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $60,290, so Denver pays 10% more.

Where does Denver rank for service unit operator pay?

6 of 42 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,700 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.