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 West Virginia. On average, they make less than pipefitters but more than hydroelectric plant technicians.

Career Median Salary
Pipefitter salary $54K
Mining machine operator salary $52K
Rotary drill operator salary $45K
Electrician salary $50K
Sheet metal worker salary $57K
Derrick operator salary $53K
Elevator mechanic salary $51K
Ironworker salary $47K
Crane operator salary $48K
Hydroelectric plant technician salary $49K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)