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Top 14 cities for derrick operators, oil and gas by average salary
| Casper, WY | $77,940 |
|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $70,650 |
| Houston, TX | $64,080 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $61,490 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,320 |
| Tyler, TX | $59,890 |
| Midland, TX | $58,280 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,750 |
| Odessa, TX | $54,580 |
| Greeley, CO | $52,710 |
| Farmington, NM | $51,830 |
| Abilene, TX | $49,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,650 |
| Lubbock, TX | $45,480 |
Map: Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary by metro area
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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary by state
| State | Metros | Highest average | Lowest average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 1 | $77,940 | $77,940 |
| Colorado | 2 | $70,650 | $52,710 |
| Texas | 7 | $64,080 | $45,480 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $61,490 | $61,490 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $60,320 | $60,320 |
| California | 1 | $56,750 | $56,750 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $51,830 | $51,830 |
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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | $77,940 | $76,840 | $37.47 | 30 |
| Denver, CO | $70,650 | $69,700 | $33.97 | 70 |
| Houston, TX | $64,080 | $62,910 | $30.81 | 1,560 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $61,490 | $62,370 | $29.56 | 260 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,320 | $57,350 | $29.00 | n/a |
| Tyler, TX | $59,890 | $63,190 | $28.79 | 120 |
| Midland, TX | $58,280 | $56,120 | $28.02 | 580 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,750 | $52,780 | $27.29 | n/a |
| Odessa, TX | $54,580 | $53,130 | $26.24 | 390 |
| Greeley, CO | $52,710 | $55,040 | $25.34 | 90 |
| Farmington, NM | $51,830 | $52,640 | $24.92 | 180 |
| Abilene, TX | $49,930 | $50,650 | $24.00 | 40 |
| San Antonio, TX | $46,650 | $48,880 | $22.43 | 160 |
| Lubbock, TX | $45,480 | $47,690 | $21.87 | 120 |
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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary: questions
Where do derrick operators, oil and gas make the most money?
In Casper, WY, with an average of $77,940 a year, among the 14 metro areas we cover.
What is the average derrick operators, oil and gas salary in the U.S.?
$59,584 a year across all U.S. metro areas, weighted by employment (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Where is derrick operators, oil and gas pay the lowest?
Lubbock, TX, at $45,480 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-5011.
- U.S. metro average: employment-weighted mean of every metro area in the OEWS file (not only the ones listed here).
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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