Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $81,910 +30.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.38
10th percentile $45,040
90th percentile $81,920
Employed locally 120
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,040
    25th
    $45,130
    50th (median)
    $81,910
    75th
    $81,920
    90th
    $81,920

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 150% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 50% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisiana $84,410
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,750
    Alaska $81,180
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $77,940
    Casper, WY $73,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $70,390

    Nearby metros — Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,750
    Alaska $81,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $70,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $65,910
    Oklahoma City, OK $60,860
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $60,810

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,550
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,300
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,650
    Electricians $48,420
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Shreveport, LA is $39.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Shreveport, LA is 30.6% above 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $45,040 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,130.