How much does a service unit operator make in Texas?
$49,820a year
Median yearly pay for service unit operators in Texas. That is $23.95 an hour or $4,152 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.95
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 16,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,560Median: $49,820Highest 10%: $79,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| 25th | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| Median | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| 75th | $61,210 | $29.43 | |
| 90th | $79,770 | $38.35 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $60,870 |
| Beaumont, TX | $60,070 |
| Abilene, TX | $58,830 |
| Victoria, TX | $57,050 |
| Houston, TX | $49,940 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for service unit operators.
| 17. Pennsylvania | $54,780 |
| 18. Michigan | $52,000 |
| 19. South Dakota | $49,920 |
| 20. Texas | $49,820 |
| 21. Mississippi | $49,610 |
| 22. Alabama | $49,490 |
| 23. Arkansas | $48,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a service unit operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.95 ($49,820 a year).
Do service unit operators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $49,820 against $58,160 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Texas rank for service unit operator pay?
Texas ranks 20 of 27 states.
Which city in Texas pays service unit operators the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $60,870 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.