Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $69,700 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.51
10th percentile $51,140
90th percentile $84,180
Employed locally 70
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,140
    25th
    $64,730
    50th (median)
    $69,700
    75th
    $76,100
    90th
    $84,180

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 68% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 32% 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
    Colorado $61,380
    New Mexico $60,200
    Greeley, CO $57,930
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $49,440
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $47,890

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,160
    Electricians$63,010
    Construction Laborers$48,110
    Carpenters$61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Denver, CO is $33.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Denver, CO is 11.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $51,140 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,730.