Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,760 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $50,170
Employed locally 70
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $38,200
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $49,960
    90th
    $50,170

    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 Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $41,840
    Electricians $55,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Lower East Mississippi is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.39 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Lower East Mississippi is 27.1% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,200.