Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $51,370 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.70
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $61,070
Employed locally 190
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $50,220
    50th (median)
    $51,370
    75th
    $60,200
    90th
    $61,070

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 97% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 3% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,750
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $77,940
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $69,840
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $55,710

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,950
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,210
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,750
    Electricians $59,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Farmington, NM is $24.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Farmington, NM is 18.1% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,220.