Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in United States
The median derrick operators, oil and gas salary is $58,620 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary by region
Pay trend
Up 3.2% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary FAQs
What is the average Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in United States?
The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in United States is $58,620 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of derrick operators, oil and gass earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $43,380 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $81,800 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $58,620.
Do Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Louisiana is among the highest at $86,980, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.