Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $60,810 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $39,380
90th percentile $67,930
Employed locally 90
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,380
    25th
    $60,800
    50th (median)
    $60,810
    75th
    $67,380
    90th
    $67,930

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 90% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 10% 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
    Casper, WY $73,890
    California $67,090

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,470
    Construction Laborers $58,820
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,100
    Electricians $75,310
    Carpenters $66,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Bakersfield, CA is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $39,380 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,800.