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Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas average salary by city in Louisiana
- Houma$63,670
- Shreveport$63,590
- Lake Charles$62,770
- Baton Rouge$61,150
- Lafayette$53,320
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houma | $63,670 | $62,260 | $48,360 | $51,815 | 85 |
| Shreveport | $63,590 | $49,250 | $44,200 | $51,753 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $62,770 | $56,880 | $43,180 | $51,119 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $61,150 | $59,440 | $51,100 | $49,866 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $53,320 | $47,020 | $42,600 | $43,809 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary in other states
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-5013.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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