Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $57,930 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.85
10th percentile $51,340
90th percentile $62,960
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,340
    25th
    $53,580
    50th (median)
    $57,930
    75th
    $57,950
    90th
    $62,960

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 62% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 38% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $69,700
    Colorado $61,380
    New Mexico $60,200
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $49,440
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $47,890

    Related occupations in Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,140
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,100
    Construction Laborers$45,920
    Electricians$61,130
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$50,400
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$48,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Greeley, CO is $27.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Greeley, CO is 7.7% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $51,340 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,580.