Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $47,690 -24% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $27,860
90th percentile $61,530
Employed locally 120
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,860
    25th
    $27,860
    50th (median)
    $47,690
    75th
    $57,320
    90th
    $61,530

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 77% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 23% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,910
    San Angelo, TX $62,210
    Tyler, TX $61,610
    Midland, TX $54,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,880

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,130
    Electricians $47,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,460
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,770
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $43,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Lubbock, TX is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Lubbock, TX is 24% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $27,860 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,860.