The average salary for a derrick operators, oil and ga in the United States is $58,330, but the range typically falls between $47,420 and $66,800. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.04, with a range between $22.8 and $32.11.
There are approximately 11,510 people employed as a derrick operators, oil and ga in the United States. With Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma employing the highest number of derrick operators, oil and gas.The state with the best pay for a derrick operators, oil and ga is Pennsylvania, with an average annual salary of $75,280, while Illinois has the lowest average annual salary of $32,770.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $42,230 | $20.31 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,420 | $22.8 |
| Median | $58,210 | $27.99 |
| 75th Percentile | $66,800 | $32.11 |
| 90th Percentile | $75,750 | $36.42 |
The salary of a derrick operators, oil and ga can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a derrick operators, oil and ga in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for derrick operators, oil and gas are Pennsylvania, Alaska, North Dakota, Louisiana, New Mexico while the worst states are Illinois, Michigan, Kansas, Mississippi, Colorado.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $65,640 | $76,070 | $81,970 |
| California | $38,620 | $57,530 | $68,520 |
| Colorado | $44,300 | $54,860 | $67,520 |
| Illinois | $27,040 | $32,770 | $46,110 |
| Kansas | $40,420 | $42,670 | $50,910 |
| Louisiana | $36,190 | $60,150 | $85,040 |
| Michigan | $38,050 | $42,550 | $47,690 |
| Mississippi | $39,390 | $48,730 | $59,020 |
| New Mexico | $45,360 | $59,020 | $69,760 |
| North Dakota | $62,030 | $67,850 | $72,500 |
| Oklahoma | $45,940 | $55,310 | $64,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,280 | $75,280 | $82,980 |
| Texas | $41,510 | $57,400 | $75,750 |
| West Virginia | $49,950 | $60,430 | $69,750 |
| Wyoming | $50,720 | $61,510 | $73,130 |
Even between cities, the salary of a derrick operators, oil and ga can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for derrick operators, oil and gas is Pittsburgh, PA with an average salary of $76,510.The city with the lowest average salary for derrick operators, oil and gas is Kansas nonmetropolitan area, KS with an average salary of $44,070.
Areas with highest average salaries for derrick operators, oil and gas
Areas with lowest average salaries for derrick operators, oil and gas
The number of derrick operators, oil and gas in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of derrick operators, oil and gas has increased by 2,160. On average, the number of derrick operators, oil and gas has been increasing by 5.8% each year. The salary of derrick operators, oil and gas has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of derrick operators, oil and gas has increased by $8,050. On average, the salary of derrick operators, oil and gas has been increasing by 4.0% each year.
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for derrick operators, oil and gas compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
$49,070 per year
$67,330 per year
$47,730 per year
$47,830 per year
$59,390 per year
$53,430 per year
