Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary
in Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $48,020–$53,130
- vs U.S. median
- -13%
- Metro rank
- #8 of 8
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in the Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $50,710 a year, based on BLS estimates for 640 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% below the U.S. median of $58,620 and 10% below the TX statewide median of $56,100. It ranks #8 of 8 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE640 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 |
|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $62,910 |
| Midland, TX | $56,120 |
| Odessa, TX | $53,130 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $51,500 |
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What is the average Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $50,710 a year (May 2025). Half of the 640 jobs pay between $48,020 and $53,130. The 10th percentile is $45,670 and the 90th is $61,880.
Is Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas?
That is 13% below the U.S. median of $58,620 and 10% below the TX statewide median of $56,100. It ranks #8 of 8 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas make an hour in Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area?
About $24.38 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $50,710 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.09–$25.54 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.