SOC 475011

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.

National Median

$62,740

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$62,740

Entry Level (10th pct)

$42,930

Experienced (90th pct)

$84,620

Total Employed

11,040

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$42,930 - $49,440
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$49,440 - $72,820
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$72,820 - $84,620

Highest Paying Locations for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

Louisiana

$84,410

+34.5% vs national

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

$81,910

+30.6% vs national

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$81,750

+30.3% vs national

Alaska

$81,180

+29.4% vs national

Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

$77,940

+24.2% vs national

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 45 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Louisiana	$84,410	1,510
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA	$81,910	120
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$81,750	140
Alaska	$81,180	170
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area	$77,940	200
Casper, WY	$73,890	50
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$70,390	390
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$69,840	690
North Dakota	$69,840	730
California	$67,090	250
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$65,910	1,560
Florida	$64,310	80
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$62,400	N/A
Wyoming	$62,400	160
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$62,400	40
San Angelo, TX	$62,210	70
Tyler, TX	$61,610	110
Texas	$61,610	4,840
Colorado	$61,380	360
Oklahoma City, OK	$60,860	290
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$60,810	90
New Mexico	$60,200	1,070
Greeley, CO	$57,930	N/A
West Virginia	$57,600	110
Pittsburgh, PA	$57,180	N/A
Pennsylvania	$56,850	N/A
Oklahoma	$54,550	710
Midland, TX	$54,430	510
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$53,780	100
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$53,400	150
Farmington, NM	$51,370	190
Arkansas	$50,250	110
South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area	$49,860	30
Ohio	$49,700	120
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$49,460	100
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$49,440	180
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$49,440	440
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$49,140	100
Mississippi	$48,060	130
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$47,890	630
Abilene, TX	$45,900	40
Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area	$45,760	70
Odessa, TX	$45,730	280
Michigan	$45,260	70
Traverse City, MI	$44,980	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas?

The national median annual salary for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas is $62,740, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Derrick Operators, Oil and Gass earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gass is Louisiana, with a median salary of $84,410.

How much can an experienced Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas make?

Top-earning Derrick Operators, Oil and Gass (90th percentile) make $84,620 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.