Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $48,880 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $32,510
90th percentile $52,790
Employed locally 160
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,510
    25th
    $43,380
    50th (median)
    $48,880
    75th
    $51,190
    90th
    $52,790

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 66% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 34% 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
    Lubbock, TX $47,690

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,770
    Electricians$52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,530
    Carpenters$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in San Antonio, TX is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in San Antonio, TX is 22.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $32,510 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,380.