Derrick operator earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Derrick operator salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Alaska $78,720
Pennsylvania $74,940
North Dakota $61,020
Wyoming $60,790
Louisiana $60,630
Utah $60,630
New Mexico $59,740
West Virginia $53,040
California $50,330
Ohio $48,300
Montana $48,110
Oklahoma $48,060
Texas $46,900
Mississippi $44,050
Arkansas $42,790
Michigan $42,000
Colorado $39,750
Illinois $37,870
Kansas $36,750

How do derrick operator salaries compare to similar careers?

Derrick operators earn about the same as related careers in Michigan. On average, they make less than glaziers but more than drywall installers.

Career Median Salary
Glazier salary $43K
Hazardous materials removal worker salary $43K
Roofer salary $40K
Ship loader salary $45K
Log grader salary $43K
Derrick operator salary $42K
Pipelayer salary $38K
Highway maintenance worker salary $44K
Mining machine operator salary $40K
Drywall installer salary $40K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)