Average Oil Service Unit Operator Salary in Norway for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Oil Service Unit Operator salary for 2024 in Norway and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Norwegian krone. To keep things simple, we are using the NOK currency code instead of the currency symbol kr.

How Much Does an Oil Service Unit Operator Make in Norway?

An Oil Service Unit Operator working in Norway will typically earn around 288,900 NOK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 134,100 NOK to the highest average salary of 462,300 NOK.

Average Annual Salary
288,900 NOK
Average Monthly Salary
24,075 NOK

Lowest Annual Salary
134,100 NOK
Lowest Monthly Salary
11,175 NOK

Highest Annual Salary
462,300 NOK
Highest Monthly Salary
38,525 NOK

These are average salaries for an Oil Service Unit Operator in Norway and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Oil Service Unit Operator to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Oil Service Unit Operator salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Oil Service Unit Operator Salaries in Norway

So we've looked at the average salaries an Oil Service Unit Operator will earn in Norway. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Oil Service Unit Operator can earn between 134,100 NOK and 462,300 NOK on average in Norway. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Oil Service Unit Operator in Norway is 313,900 NOK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 313,900 NOK, and 50% of the population earn more than 313,900 NOK.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Oil Service Unit Operator salary in Norway, 25% of the population are earning less than 199,700 NOK while 75% of the population earn more than 199,700 NOK.

75% of the population earn less than 418,700 NOK, and 25% of the population earn more than 418,700 NOK.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Oil Service Unit Operator Salary by Experience Level in Norway

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average oil service unit operator salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Oil Service Unit Operator in Norway that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 153,800 NOK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Oil Service Unit Operator salary would increase to 201,000 NOK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Oil Service Unit Operator, the average salary would be 299,200 NOK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 365,400 NOK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Oil Service Unit Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 399,000 NOK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Oil Service Unit Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 430,100 NOK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
153,800 NOK
2-5 Years +34%
201,000 NOK
5-10 Years +48%
299,200 NOK
10-15 Years +22%
365,400 NOK
15-20 Years +9%
399,000 NOK
20+ Years +8%
430,100 NOK

Oil Service Unit Operator Salary by Education Level in Norway

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Oil Service Unit Operator in Norway based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. An Oil Service Unit Operator in Norway with a high school education can earn an average salary of 175,200 NOK.

  • Certificate or Diploma. An Oil Service Unit Operator in Norway with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 340,500 NOK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
175,200 NOK
Certificate or Diploma +93%
340,500 NOK

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Norway is around 255,000 to 765,000 NOK and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Oil Service Unit Operator Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Norway, a male oil service unit operator will earn an average of 295,400 NOK, while a female oil service unit operator will earn around 282,500 NOK.

This means that a male oil service unit operator earns approximately 5% more than a female oil service unit operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Norway

Male
295,400 NOK
Female -5%
282,500 NOK

Oil Service Unit Operator Average Pay Raise in Norway

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Oil Service Unit Operator in Norway is around 12% every 13 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Norway is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 13 ) × 12  = 11%

What this means is that an Oil Service Unit Operator in Norway can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 11% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Norway for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Norway.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
9%
Energy
9%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
9%
Travel
9%
Construction
9%
Education
9%

Oil Service Unit Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Norway

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Oil Service Unit Operator is a low bonus based job, with 34% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

66% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
34%
No Bonus
66%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Norway earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
628,700 NOK
Private Sector -5%
596,600 NOK

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Oil Service Unit Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Oil Service Unit Operator in Norway.

Job Title Category Salary
Assistant Yard Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 544,100 NOK
Associate Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 574,200 NOK
Associate Landman Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 241,000 NOK
Auxiliary Equipment Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 225,500 NOK
Biomass Plant Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 272,500 NOK
Biomass Power Plant Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 750,900 NOK
Chemical Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 467,400 NOK
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 574,300 NOK
Completions Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 548,000 NOK
Cost Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 418,700 NOK
Cost Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 544,200 NOK
Crude Oil Marketing Representative Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 570,100 NOK
Dispatcher Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 232,500 NOK
Distribution Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 735,800 NOK
Dragline Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 266,300 NOK
Driller Offsider Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 193,400 NOK
Dump Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 206,700 NOK
Electric and Gas Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,231,300 NOK
Energy Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 823,900 NOK
Energy Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 795,600 NOK
Energy Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 672,800 NOK
Energy Dispatch Director Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 988,700 NOK
Energy Technical Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 345,900 NOK
Energy Technical Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 694,400 NOK
Energy Technical Support Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 646,600 NOK
Energy Technical Trainer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 488,200 NOK
Engineering Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,030,100 NOK
Exploration Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 967,100 NOK
Field Safety Auditor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 629,800 NOK
Fluids Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 513,800 NOK
Fuel Cell Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 579,500 NOK
Fuel Cell Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 265,800 NOK
Fuels Handler Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 247,400 NOK
Gas Compressor Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 248,400 NOK
Gas Distribution Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 445,100 NOK
Gas Supply Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 860,200 NOK
Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 979,900 NOK
Geophysicist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,030,100 NOK
Geothermal Production Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 972,100 NOK
Geothermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 382,600 NOK
HSE Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 550,300 NOK
HSE Officer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 320,500 NOK
HSE Supervisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 422,000 NOK
HSEQ Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 405,600 NOK
Inspector Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 509,300 NOK
Instructor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 459,700 NOK
Instrument Designer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 422,300 NOK
Lead Technical Field Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 717,700 NOK
Logistics and Tool Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 455,200 NOK
Maintenance Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 559,000 NOK
Maintenance Superintendent Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 496,500 NOK
Material Controller Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 353,600 NOK
Mine Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 507,700 NOK
Mine Surveyor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 614,600 NOK
Mining Project Administrator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 501,800 NOK
Mining Project Assistant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 394,500 NOK
Mining Project Controls Consultant Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 601,900 NOK
Mining Project Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 466,400 NOK
Mining Project Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 536,200 NOK
Mining Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 698,300 NOK
Mining Site Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 707,900 NOK
Mining Team Leader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 589,400 NOK
NDT Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 351,300 NOK
Oil Trader Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 720,200 NOK
Oilwell Pumper Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 209,700 NOK
Petroleum Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 592,600 NOK
Petroleum Geologist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 965,800 NOK
Petroleum Pump System Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 293,500 NOK
Petroleum Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 313,800 NOK
Pipeline Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 218,100 NOK
Power Coordinator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 353,900 NOK
Power Plant Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 1,080,400 NOK
Power Plant Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 444,600 NOK
Radio Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 232,500 NOK
Reliability Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 554,400 NOK
Reservoir Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 492,500 NOK
Risk Analyst Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 669,000 NOK
Roughneck Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 584,000 NOK
Scaffolder Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 353,900 NOK
Shutdown Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 440,100 NOK
Solar Energy Installation Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 829,600 NOK
Solar Energy Systems Engineer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 562,600 NOK
Solar Photovoltaic Installer Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 377,900 NOK
Solar Thermal Technician Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 344,300 NOK
Supply Operations Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 930,600 NOK
Sustainability Specialist Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 861,200 NOK
System Development Advisor Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 632,300 NOK
Tanker Truck Driver Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 210,600 NOK
Utility Operator Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 310,200 NOK
Wind Energy Project Manager Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 790,700 NOK

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Norway, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Oslo 309,800 NOK
Stavanger 283,500 NOK
Tromso 286,100 NOK
Trondheim 286,400 NOK

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