Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $60,860 -3% vs national
Median hourly $29.26
10th percentile $52,590
90th percentile $67,590
Employed locally 290
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,590
    25th
    $53,430
    50th (median)
    $60,860
    75th
    $61,340
    90th
    $67,590

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 86% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 14% 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
    Oklahoma $54,550
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $53,780
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $53,400
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $49,140

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,640
    Electricians $60,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,720
    Sheet Metal Workers $64,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Oklahoma City, OK is $29.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 3% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $52,590 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,430.