Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas pay range in San Antonio
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,790 or more. The middle half of derrick operators, oil and gas in San Antonio earn between $43,380 and $51,190.
- $33K10th
- $43K25th
- $49KMedian
- $51K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,650 | $3,888 | $22.43 |
| Median | $48,880 | $4,073 | $23.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,380 | $3,615 | $20.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,190 | $4,266 | $24.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas pay in San Antonio vs. Texas and the U.S.
Derrick operators, oil and gas in San Antonio earn 19% less than the Texas average ($57,690) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($60,210). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $58,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $46,650 | $48,880 | $32,510 | $52,790 | 160 |
| Texas | $57,690 | $56,100 | $43,840 | $74,690 | 5,810 |
| United States | $60,210 | $58,620 | $43,380 | $81,800 | 10,590 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary after taxes in San Antonio
On the average salary of $46,650, a single filer in San Antonio takes home about $39,663 a year, or $3,305 a month and $1,526 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is San Antonio a good place for derrick operators, oil and gas? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Antonio area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $46,650 buys what about $49,253 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Antonio ($47,010). A typical home costs $280,297, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in other Texas cities
San Antonio ranks 6th of 7 Texas metro areas for this job; Houston pays the most ($64,080).
Highest-paying cities for derrick operators, oil and gas
Casper, WY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($77,940).
- Casper, WY$77,940
- Denver, CO$70,650
- Houston, TX$64,080
- Oklahoma City, OK$61,490
- Pittsburgh, PA$60,320
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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in San Antonio: questions
How much do derrick operators, oil and gas make an hour in San Antonio?
$22.43 an hour on average, and $23.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level derrick operators, oil and gas salary in San Antonio?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the derrick operators, oil and gas take-home pay in San Antonio?
About $39,663 a year ($3,305 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,650. Texas has no state income tax.
Do derrick operators, oil and gas earn more in San Antonio than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,210).
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; area San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX (41700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.04, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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