The average salary for a derrick operator in Ohio is around $43,020 per year.
Avg Salary
Derrick operators earn an average yearly salary of $43,020.
Wages typically start from $33,280 and go up to $72,290.
26% below national average Updated in 2016
Derrick operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$34.75 per hour
$72,290 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$27.55 per hour
$57,300 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$20.68 per hour
$43,020 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$17.53 per hour
$36,460 per year
10th percentile
Starting level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$16.00 per hour
$33,280 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 Ohio. On average, they make less than mining machine operators but more than geothermal technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Mining machine operator salary | $57K |
| Avionics technician salary | $56K |
| Aircraft mechanic salary | $53K |
| Rigger salary | $55K |
| Industrial machinery mechanic salary | $48K |
| Derrick operator salary | $43K |
| Machine assembler salary | $49K |
| Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary | $42K |
| Auto body repairer salary | $38K |
| Geothermal technician salary | $37K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)