Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$62,740
National average
Salary Range
$42,930 – $84,620
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $84,410 | $44,640 | $91,990 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $81,910 | $45,040 | $81,920 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $81,750 | $68,410 | $85,660 |
| Alaska | $81,180 | $68,690 | $85,660 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $77,940 | $49,300 | $88,190 |
| Casper, WY | $73,890 | $54,070 | $74,800 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $70,390 | $50,410 | $80,590 |
| North Dakota | $69,840 | $65,210 | $76,170 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $69,840 | $65,340 | $75,540 |
| California | $67,090 | $42,190 | $71,770 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $65,910 | $50,610 | $81,510 |
| Florida | $64,310 | $51,590 | $80,360 |
| Wyoming | $62,400 | $56,020 | $74,800 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $62,400 | $53,780 | $74,220 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $62,400 | $57,510 | $74,980 |
| San Angelo, TX | $62,210 | $46,960 | $70,410 |
| Tyler, TX | $61,610 | $48,640 | $61,610 |
| Texas | $61,610 | $45,450 | $77,060 |
| Colorado | $61,380 | $52,000 | $84,030 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $60,860 | $52,590 | $67,590 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $60,810 | $39,380 | $67,930 |
| New Mexico | $60,200 | $30,870 | $72,820 |
| Greeley, CO | $57,930 | $51,340 | $62,960 |
| West Virginia | $57,600 | $45,500 | $72,820 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,180 | $52,480 | $86,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,850 | $50,460 | $86,230 |
| Oklahoma | $54,550 | $48,360 | $67,590 |
| Midland, TX | $54,430 | $47,720 | $69,460 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $53,780 | $45,910 | $79,010 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $53,400 | $49,050 | $58,690 |
| Farmington, NM | $51,370 | $38,090 | $61,070 |
| Arkansas | $50,250 | $38,810 | $65,850 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $49,860 | $36,030 | $65,850 |
| Ohio | $49,700 | $37,180 | $61,600 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $49,460 | $40,900 | $69,300 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $49,440 | $47,820 | $76,160 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $49,440 | $44,680 | $62,530 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $49,140 | $48,360 | $58,690 |
| Mississippi | $48,060 | $36,400 | $75,810 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $47,890 | $30,870 | $71,350 |
| Abilene, TX | $45,900 | $40,330 | $52,170 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $45,760 | $36,400 | $50,170 |
| Odessa, TX | $45,730 | $41,350 | $59,840 |
| Michigan | $45,260 | $39,660 | $58,070 |
| Traverse City, MI | $44,980 | $39,660 | $58,070 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas make?▾
The median annual salary for a Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas is $62,740, with a typical range of $42,930 – $84,620 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas?▾
Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas positions typically start around $42,930 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Derrick Operators, Oil and Gass earn the most?▾
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gass tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.