Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Vallejo, CA
The median pay for a service unit operators, oil and gas in Vallejo, CA is $54,040/year ($25.98/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $85K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 108.48), so that salary is closer to $49,816 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,178/month — about 61.7% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $54K get you in Vallejo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Vallejo’s Regional Price Parity (108.48). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Vallejo, CA
Entry-level service unit operators, oil and gas (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $85K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $99K | +71% | 1,290 |
| Missouri | $88K | +52% | 140 |
| Florida | $69K | +19% | 130 |
| California | $66K | +14% | 3,190 |
| North Dakota | $62K | +8% | 3,080 |
| Montana | $62K | +7% | 400 |
| Wyoming | $59K | +3% | 800 |
| New Mexico | $58K | +0% | 2,080 |
| Oklahoma | $57K | -3% | 2,910 |
| Nebraska | $57K | -3% | N/A |
| Pennsylvania | $56K | -3% | 1,920 |
| Utah | $56K | -4% | 1,300 |
| Arkansas | $55K | -5% | 300 |
| Indiana | $55K | -5% | 70 |
| West Virginia | $55K | -6% | 620 |
| Mississippi | $54K | -6% | 230 |
| Louisiana | $53K | -9% | 3,290 |
| Ohio | $52K | -10% | 760 |
| Texas | $52K | -11% | 16,900 |
| Michigan | $50K | -13% | 390 |
| New York | $49K | -15% | 90 |
| Illinois | $49K | -16% | 130 |
| Alabama | $48K | -18% | 170 |
| Kansas | $44K | -24% | 890 |
| Tennessee | $43K | -26% | 40 |
| Virginia | $38K | -34% | 60 |
Showing 1–10 of 26 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
How much do service unit operators, oil and gas make in Vallejo, CA?
The median is $54,040 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $46,140, and experienced service unit operators, oil and gas can clear $84,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Vallejo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,661/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,178/month, which eats 59.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a service unit operators, oil and gas salary go in Vallejo?
Vallejo has a Regional Price Parity of 108.48 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median service unit operators, oil and gas salary is worth about $49,816 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do service unit operators, oil and gas get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
