Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $70,390 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.84
10th percentile $50,410
90th percentile $80,590
Employed locally 390
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,410
    25th
    $63,350
    50th (median)
    $70,390
    75th
    $70,860
    90th
    $80,590

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 81% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 19% 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
    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
    Lubbock, TX $47,690

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,120
    Electricians$57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,370
    Carpenters$48,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Dallas, TX is $33.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Dallas, TX is 12.2% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $50,410 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,350.