Derrick operator earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Derrick operator salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Alaska $78,720
Pennsylvania $74,940
North Dakota $61,020
Wyoming $60,790
Louisiana $60,630
Utah $60,630
New Mexico $59,740
West Virginia $53,040
California $50,330
Ohio $48,300
Montana $48,110
Oklahoma $48,060
Texas $46,900
Mississippi $44,050
Arkansas $42,790
Michigan $42,000
Colorado $39,750
Illinois $37,870
Kansas $36,750

How do derrick operator salaries compare to similar careers?

Derrick operators earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than cement masons but more than locksmiths.

Career Median Salary
Cement mason salary $58K
Roofer salary $61K
Ship loader salary $52K
Pipelayer salary $58K
Tile and marble setter salary $58K
Derrick operator salary $50K
Hazardous materials removal worker salary $49K
Highway maintenance worker salary $48K
Recreational vehicle service technician salary $58K
Locksmith salary $48K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)