SOC 47-5011 · May 2025 · United States
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas across the United States is $58,620 per year, measured over 10,590 jobs. The highest state median is in Louisiana, at $86,980.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Pay for this occupation varies by 92.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Louisiana pays $86,980 and Michigan pays $45,180.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | $86,980 | 890 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $78,050 | 170 | |
| 3 | Wyoming | $76,750 | 140 | |
| 4 | North Dakota | $71,850 | 490 | |
| 5 | Florida | $64,950 | 60 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $64,730 | 290 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $59,720 | 140 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $59,570 | 880 | |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $58,270 | 580 | |
| 10 | Utah | $56,980 | 80 |
States with the most Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 5,810 | $56,100 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | 890 | $86,980 | |
| 3 | New Mexico | 880 | $59,570 | |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 580 | $58,270 | |
| 5 | North Dakota | 490 | $71,850 | |
| 6 | Colorado | 290 | $64,730 | |
| 7 | Mississippi | 200 | $47,340 | |
| 8 | Alaska | 170 | $78,050 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 140 | $59,720 | |
| 10 | Wyoming | 140 | $76,750 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper | $76,840 | 30 |
| 2 | Denver | $69,700 | 70 |
| 3 | Tyler | $63,190 | 120 |
| 4 | Houston | $62,910 | 1,560 |
| 5 | Oklahoma City | $62,370 | 260 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh | $57,350 | — |
| 7 | Midland | $56,120 | 580 |
| 8 | Greeley | $55,040 | 90 |
| 9 | Odessa | $53,130 | 390 |
| 10 | Bakersfield | $52,780 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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