Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for derrick operators, oil and gas is $26.97 an hour ($56,100 a year). About 5,810 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($58,620). Texas ranks 11th of 19 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for derrick operators, oil and gas in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.08 | $43,840 |
| 25% of workers | $23.92 | $49,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.97 | $56,100 |
| 75% of workers | $32.72 | $68,060 |
| 90% of workers | $35.91 | $74,690 |
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler | $63,190 | 120 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $62,910 | 1,560 |
| Midland | $56,120 | 580 |
| Odessa | $53,130 | 390 |
| Abilene | $50,650 | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $48,880 | 160 |
| Lubbock | $47,690 | 120 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $50,460 |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $45,950 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $49,820 |
| Wellhead Pumpers | $75,860 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $77,840 |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | $58,700 |
| Helpers--Extraction Workers | $40,650 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $49,000 |
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