SOC 47-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas — Wyoming
Wyoming · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Wyoming is $76,750 per year, well above the national median of $58,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Wyoming is $76,750 per year, well above the national median of $58,620. The gap of 30.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $63,400 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,000 to $77,570.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Among the 19 states with published data for this occupation, Wyoming ranks 3rd by median wage. Casper leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,840. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 138th of 506 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,400 | +8.2% |
| 25th | $64,000 | +9.2% |
| Median (50th) | $76,750 | +30.9% |
| 75th | $77,570 | +32.3% |
| 90th | $83,990 | +43.3% |
| Mean | $72,600 | +23.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wyoming
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper | $76,840 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $76,750 goes as far as $82,794 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 41.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,794US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,750 a year, 30.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,400 to $83,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 19 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Casper, at $76,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Wyoming?
The median annual wage is $76,750, or $36.90 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 Wyoming is 30.9% 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 Wyoming earns more than $83,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,400 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Casper, at $76,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Wyoming. 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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