Occupation Salary Profile

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

SOC Code: 47-5011

Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.

National Median (BLS)
$81,280
▼ -1.97% Nominal ▼ -5.06% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$70,270
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $47,310
25th Percentile $47,310
National Median (50th Percentile) $81,280
75th Percentile $81,340
90th Percentile $84,040
P10: $47,310 P50 (Median): $81,280 P90: $84,040