Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $54,400–$72,720
- vs U.S. median
- +7%
- Metro rank
- #2 of 8
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $62,910 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,560 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% above the U.S. median of $58,620 and 12% above the TX statewide median of $56,100. It ranks #2 of 8 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,560 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas pay in other TX metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $56,120 |
| Odessa, TX | $53,130 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $51,500 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $50,710 |
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What is the average Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $62,910 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,560 jobs pay between $54,400 and $72,720. The 10th percentile is $45,180 and the 90th is $83,530.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas?
That is 7% above the U.S. median of $58,620 and 12% above the TX statewide median of $56,100. It ranks #2 of 8 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas make an hour in Houston?
About $30.25 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $62,910 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $26.15–$34.96 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.