How much does a service unit operator make in Louisiana?
$60,760a year
Median yearly pay for service unit operators in Louisiana. That is $29.21 an hour or $5,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.21
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 3,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,740Median: $60,760Highest 10%: $93,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,740 | $19.11 | |
| 25th | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| Median | $60,760 | $29.21 | |
| 75th | $76,160 | $36.62 | |
| 90th | $93,120 | $44.77 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houma, LA | $62,260 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,440 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $56,880 |
| Shreveport, LA | $49,250 |
| Lafayette, LA | $47,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for service unit operators.
| 8. Florida | $62,050 |
| 9. Ohio | $61,260 |
| 10. North Dakota | $60,810 |
| 11. Louisiana | $60,760 |
| 12. Colorado | $60,290 |
| 13. Indiana | $56,980 |
| 14. Oklahoma | $56,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a service unit operator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $29.21 ($60,760 a year).
Do service unit operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $60,760 against $58,160 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for service unit operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 11 of 27 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays service unit operators the most?
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, with a median of $62,260 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.