The average salary for a derrick operator in the United States is around $46,990 per year.
Avg Salary
Derrick operators earn an average yearly salary of $46,990.
Wages typically start from $33,800 and go up to $63,390.
28% below national average Updated in 2019
Derrick operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$30.48 per hour
$63,390 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$26.98 per hour
$56,120 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$22.59 per hour
$46,990 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$18.89 per hour
$39,290 per year
10th percentile
Starting level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$16.25 per hour
$33,800 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Derrick operator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | $59,960 |
| Wyoming | $55,860 |
| Alaska | $55,150 |
| Colorado | $53,090 |
| West Virginia | $53,040 |
| California | $50,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,540 |
| Montana | $48,110 |
| Oklahoma | $47,890 |
| New Mexico | $46,480 |
| Louisiana | $45,770 |
| Utah | $44,730 |
| Mississippi | $44,050 |
| Texas | $43,870 |
| Ohio | $43,020 |
| Michigan | $42,000 |
| Arkansas | $39,750 |
| Kansas | $39,290 |
| Illinois | $37,870 |
How do derrick operator salaries compare to similar careers?
Derrick operators earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than millwrights but more than auto body repairers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Millwright salary | $56K |
| Wind turbine services technician salary | $53K |
| Mining machine operator salary | $55K |
| Rigger salary | $51K |
| Aircraft mechanic salary | $49K |
| Derrick operator salary | $47K |
| Farm equipment mechanic salary | $42K |
| Geothermal technician salary | $40K |
| Automotive service technician salary | $40K |
| Auto body repairer salary | $40K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)