Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,780 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.85
10th percentile $45,910
90th percentile $79,010
Employed locally 100
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,910
    25th
    $49,030
    50th (median)
    $53,780
    75th
    $70,910
    90th
    $79,010

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,440
    Construction Laborers $38,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,130
    Electricians $59,830
    Highway Maintenance Workers $34,340
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Southeast Oklahoma is $25.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 14.3% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $45,910 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,030.