Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $61,610 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.62
10th percentile $48,640
90th percentile $61,610
Employed locally 110
National median $62,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,640
    25th
    $61,610
    50th (median)
    $61,610
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $61,610

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 86% Median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 14% 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
    Midland, TX $54,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,880
    Lubbock, TX $47,690

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,470
    Electricians $49,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $53,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Tyler, TX is $29.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Tyler, TX is 1.8% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $48,640 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,610.