Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

Occupation

$62,740
National Median Salary
$30.16
Median Hourly Wage
11,040
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$42,930
$49,440
$62,740
$72,820
$84,620

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+29.6%
10 Year Change
$48,410
2014 Median
$62,740
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

Industry Annual Median Employment
Oil and Gas Extraction $84,410 2,210
Engineering Services $82,910 70
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services $79,340 90
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $79,340 90
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction $62,740 130

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Top Paying States for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

State Annual Median Employment
Louisiana $84,410 1,510
Alaska $81,180 170
North Dakota $69,840 730
California $67,090 250
Florida $64,310 80

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Oil and Gas Extraction Engineering Services Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Utility System Construction Support Activities for Mining