Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $54,430 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.17
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $69,460
Employed locally 510
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $51,540
    50th (median)
    $54,430
    75th
    $64,460
    90th
    $69,460

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 58% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 42% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,880
    Lubbock, TX $47,690

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $48,170
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $51,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,530
    Construction Laborers $40,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,450
    Electricians $59,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Midland, TX is $26.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Midland, TX is 13.2% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,540.