The average salary for a derrick operator in Texas is around $43,870 per year.
Avg Salary
Derrick operators earn an average yearly salary of $43,870.
Wages typically start from $31,770 and go up to $62,340.
33% below national average Updated in 2018
Derrick operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$29.97 per hour
$62,340 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$24.35 per hour
$50,660 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$21.09 per hour
$43,870 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$17.77 per hour
$36,960 per year
10th percentile
Starting level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$15.27 per hour
$31,770 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 Texas. On average, they make less than automotive service technicians but more than motorcycle mechanics.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Automotive service technician salary | $45K |
| Commercial diver salary | $45K |
| Rigger salary | $50K |
| Radio mechanic salary | $46K |
| Auto body repairer salary | $41K |
| Derrick operator salary | $44K |
| Farm equipment mechanic salary | $44K |
| Geothermal technician salary | $38K |
| Recreational vehicle service technician salary | $37K |
| Motorcycle mechanic salary | $37K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)