Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $65,910 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.69
10th percentile $50,610
90th percentile $81,510
Employed locally 1,560
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,610
    25th
    $61,500
    50th (median)
    $65,910
    75th
    $75,070
    90th
    $81,510

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 82% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 18% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $70,390
    San Angelo, TX $62,210
    Tyler, TX $61,610
    Midland, TX $54,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,880
    Lubbock, TX $47,690

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Houston, TX is $31.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Houston, TX is 5.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $50,610 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,500.