SOC 47-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas — Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
The median wage here is $62,370 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $58,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $62,370 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $58,620. Half of workers earn between $56,570 and $63,840. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $56,110 and the ninetieth at $63,840.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 225th of 585 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,110 | −4.3% |
| 25th | $56,570 | −3.5% |
| Median (50th) | $62,370 | +6.4% |
| 75th | $63,840 | +8.9% |
| 90th | $63,840 | +8.9% |
| Mean | $61,490 | +4.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $62,370 goes as far as $71,036 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,036US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,370 a year, 6.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,110 to $63,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median annual wage is $62,370, or $29.99 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 Oklahoma City, OK is 6.4% higher. 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 Oklahoma City, OK earns more than $63,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,110 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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