Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $49,140 -21.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $48,360
90th percentile $58,690
Employed locally 100
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,360
    25th
    $48,990
    50th (median)
    $49,140
    75th
    $56,100
    90th
    $58,690

    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,560
    Construction Laborers$37,480
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$46,140
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$47,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$42,940
    Highway Maintenance Workers$36,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Southwest Oklahoma is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 21.7% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $48,360 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,990.