Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,710 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.79
10th percentile $52,210
90th percentile $78,940
Employed locally 60
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,210
    25th
    $54,640
    50th (median)
    $55,710
    75th
    $78,930
    90th
    $78,940

    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 High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$44,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,360
    Electricians$60,120
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$55,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,420
    Carpenters$46,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in High Desert Utah is $26.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah above or below average for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in High Desert Utah is 11.2% 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 High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $52,210 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,640.