Average Salary for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
SOC 47-5011 · Construction and Extraction Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in the United States is $62,740 ($30.16/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $42,930 at the 10th percentile to $84,620 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 11,040 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 29.6% since 2014.
Median Annual
$62,740
Mean Annual
$62,490
10th Pct
$42,930
75th Pct
$72,820
Employment
11,040
Salary Distribution
$43k
10th
$49k
25th
$63k
Median
$73k
75th
$85k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $81,910 |
| Casper, WY | $73,890 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $70,390 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $65,910 |
| San Angelo, TX | $62,210 |
| Tyler, TX | $61,610 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $60,860 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $60,810 |
| Greeley, CO | $57,930 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,180 |
| Midland, TX | $54,430 |
| Farmington, NM | $51,370 |
| Abilene, TX | $45,900 |
| Odessa, TX | $45,730 |
| Traverse City, MI | $44,980 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | $84,410 |
| Alaska | $81,180 |
| North Dakota | $69,840 |
| California | $67,090 |
| Florida | $64,310 |
| Wyoming | $62,400 |
| Texas | $61,610 |
| Colorado | $61,380 |
| New Mexico | $60,200 |
| West Virginia | $57,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,850 |
| Oklahoma | $54,550 |
| Arkansas | $50,250 |
| Ohio | $49,700 |
| Mississippi | $48,060 |
| Michigan | $45,260 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $84,410 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $84,410 |
| Engineering Services | $82,910 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $79,340 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $79,340 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $79,340 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $62,740 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $62,740 |
| Utility System Construction | $62,740 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $62,400 |
| Construction | $61,390 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $60,800 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $60,800 |
| Manufacturing | $42,210 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,740 |
| 2023 | $58,210 |
| 2022 | $51,220 |
| 2021 | $47,230 |
| 2020 | $47,920 |
| 2019 | $46,990 |
| 2018 | $46,120 |
| 2017 | $46,140 |
| 2016 | $48,130 |
| 2015 | $47,910 |
| 2014 | $48,410 |