How much does a service unit operator make in Houston?
$49,940a year
Median yearly pay for service unit operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.01 an hour or $4,162 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.01
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 5,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,670Median: $49,940Highest 10%: $79,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,670 | $21.96 | |
| 25th | $49,030 | $23.57 | |
| Median | $49,940 | $24.01 | |
| 75th | $60,230 | $28.96 | |
| 90th | $79,070 | $38.01 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for service unit operators.
| Dallas, TX | $60,870 |
| Beaumont, TX | $60,070 |
| Abilene, TX | $58,830 |
| Victoria, TX | $57,050 |
| Midland, TX | $49,470 |
| Odessa, TX | $49,080 |
| San Antonio, TX | $47,650 |
| Longview, TX | $46,280 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $46,160 |
| Lubbock, TX | $45,730 |
| Laredo, TX | $45,080 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a service unit operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.01 ($49,940 a year).
Do service unit operators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $49,940 against $58,160 nationally, 14% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $49,820, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for service unit operator pay?
31 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does a service unit operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,070 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.