Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Texas | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $61,610 | $62,740 | -1.8% vs US |
| State Rank | #7 of 16 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 4,840 jobs | 11,040 jobs | 43.8% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Texas
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $45,450 | $21.85 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,440 | $23.77 |
| Median | $61,610 | $29.62 |
| 75th Percentile | $70,180 | $33.74 |
| 90th Percentile | $77,060 | $37.05 |
