Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas pay in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the median pay for derrick operators, oil and gas is $28.01 an hour ($58,270 a year). About 580 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($58,620). Oklahoma ranks 9th of 19 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for derrick operators, oil and gas in Oklahoma
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.54 | $48,960 |
| 25% of workers | $24.23 | $50,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.01 | $58,270 |
| 75% of workers | $30.69 | $63,840 |
| 90% of workers | $33.00 | $68,640 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas pay in Oklahoma metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $62,370 | 260 |
Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $47,970 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $56,680 |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $47,260 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $55,160 |
| Wellhead Pumpers | $61,380 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $47,100 |
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