Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $57,180 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.49
10th percentile $52,480
90th percentile $86,230
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,480
    25th
    $52,710
    50th (median)
    $57,180
    75th
    $65,500
    90th
    $86,230

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,910

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,620
    Carpenters $59,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,570
    Electricians $63,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Pittsburgh, PA is $27.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 8.9% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $52,480 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,710.