The average salary for a derrick operator in Colorado is around $53,090 per year.
Avg Salary
Derrick operators earn an average yearly salary of $53,090.
Wages typically start from $38,590 and go up to $61,840.
28% below national average Updated in 2018
Derrick operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$29.73 per hour
$61,840 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$28.16 per hour
$58,560 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$25.53 per hour
$53,090 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$22.43 per hour
$46,660 per year
10th percentile
Starting level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$18.55 per hour
$38,590 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 Colorado. On average, they make less than mining machine operators but more than riggers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Mining machine operator salary | $61K |
| Industrial machinery mechanic salary | $59K |
| Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary | $50K |
| Radio mechanic salary | $57K |
| Millwright salary | $52K |
| Derrick operator salary | $53K |
| Hydroelectric plant technician salary | $48K |
| Auto body repairer salary | $44K |
| Automotive service technician salary | $46K |
| Rigger salary | $46K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)