SOC 47-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas — Illinois
Illinois
Median pay for this occupation in Illinois is $45,900 a year, trailing the national median of $58,620 by 21.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Illinois is $45,900 a year, trailing the national median of $58,620 by 21.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,900 and $46,690. The lowest tenth earn under $31,690, while the highest tenth earn more than $55,180.
Illinois ranks number 18th out of 19 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 592nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,690 | −45.9% |
| 25th | $37,900 | −35.3% |
| Median (50th) | $45,900 | −21.7% |
| 75th | $46,690 | −20.4% |
| 90th | $55,180 | −5.9% |
| Mean | $43,730 | −25.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $45,900 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$45,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,900US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,900 a year, 21.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,690 to $55,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 18th of 19 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $45,900, or $22.07 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,620, so pay in Illinois is 21.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Illinois earns more than $55,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,690 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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