Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Texas
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas earn a median salary of $54,005 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.9% vs the national median of $62,740. An estimated 4,130 derrick operators, oil and gas are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $45,730 to $70,390 depending on location.
$54,005
Avg median salary in Texas
$70,390
Highest paying metro
$45,730
Lowest paying metro
4,130
Employed in Texas
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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $70,390 | $63,350 | $70,860 | 390 |
| Houston, TX | $65,910 | $61,500 | $75,070 | 1,560 |
| San Angelo, TX | $62,210 | $62,210 | $69,560 | 70 |
| Tyler, TX | $61,610 | $61,610 | $61,610 | 110 |
| Midland, TX | $54,430 | $51,540 | $64,460 | 510 |
| Border Region of Texas | $50,970 | $49,080 | $64,480 | 170 |
| North Region of Texas | $49,460 | $49,440 | $51,280 | 100 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas | $49,440 | $47,050 | $62,080 | 180 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $49,440 | $49,440 | $51,000 | 440 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,880 | $43,380 | $51,190 | 160 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,690 | $27,860 | $57,320 | 120 |
| Abilene, TX | $45,900 | $45,760 | $52,170 | 40 |
| Odessa, TX | $45,730 | $41,350 | $54,560 | 280 |