Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $45,900 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.07
10th percentile $40,330
90th percentile $52,170
Employed locally 40
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,330
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $45,900
    75th
    $52,170
    90th
    $52,170

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 69% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisiana $84,410
    Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $81,910
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,750
    Alaska $81,180
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $77,940
    Casper, WY $73,890

    Nearby metros — Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $70,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,910
    San Angelo, TX $62,210
    Tyler, TX $61,610
    Midland, TX $54,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,880

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,940
    Electricians $47,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,260
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $39,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Abilene, TX is $22.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.70 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Abilene, TX is 26.8% below the national median of $62,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Abilene?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $40,330 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.