1. Skip to content

Oil and Gas Derrick Operators

Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $25.44
Statewide median: $24.25

 


Wages for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators *

Area Low Median High
U S
$21.66 $25.44 $30.58

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

See more wage detail.

 

Current Demand

No data available.

 

Future Demand

No data available.

 

Employment Outlook for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators
Area Employment Employment Change
-10 0 Number Percent
2020 2030 Number Percent
U S 9,000 11,700 2,700 29.7%


Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.




x

CAREERwise Newsletter

Sign up to receive email updates from CAREERwise.