Derrick operator earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level derrick operator earnings begin at:

$24.21 per hour

$50,360 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level derrick operator earnings begin at:

$22.14 per hour

$46,050 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level derrick operator earnings begin at:

$19.11 per hour

$39,750 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level derrick operator earnings begin at:

$17.30 per hour

$35,980 per year

10th percentile

Starting level derrick operator earnings begin at:

$16.21 per hour

$33,730 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 Arkansas. On average, they make less than industrial machinery mechanics but more than automotive service technicians.

Career Median Salary
Industrial machinery mechanic salary $45K
Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary $43K
Recreational vehicle service technician salary $42K
Millwright salary $40K
Auto body repairer salary $40K
Derrick operator salary $40K
Geothermal technician salary $38K
Mining machine operator salary $39K
Farm equipment mechanic salary $39K
Automotive service technician salary $33K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)