Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for derrick operators, oil and gas is $41.82 an hour ($86,980 a year). About 890 people work in this job there.
That is 48% higher than the U.S. median ($58,620). Louisiana ranks 1st of 19 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for derrick operators, oil and gas in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.01 | $45,770 |
| 25% of workers | $23.59 | $49,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.82 | $86,980 |
| 75% of workers | $45.45 | $94,540 |
| 90% of workers | $47.52 | $98,840 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for derrick operators, oil and gas
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $51,700 |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $44,850 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $60,760 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $49,410 |
| Extraction Workers, All Other | $48,070 |
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