Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Eastern Wyoming

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,400 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $57,510
90th percentile $74,980
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,510
    25th
    $62,400
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $65,950
    90th
    $74,980

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,110
    Construction Laborers $45,880
    Electricians $76,190
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,060
    Carpenters $54,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Eastern Wyoming is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Eastern Wyoming is 0.5% 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 Eastern Wyoming?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $57,510 per year in Eastern Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,400.