Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Colorado
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Colorado | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $61,380 | $62,740 | -2.2% vs US |
| State Rank | #8 of 16 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 360 jobs | 11,040 jobs | 3.3% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $52,000 | $25.00 |
| 25th Percentile | $57,560 | $27.68 |
| Median | $61,380 | $29.51 |
| 75th Percentile | $70,530 | $33.91 |
| 90th Percentile | $84,030 | $40.40 |