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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$62,490
Median Annual
$62,740
Total Workforce
11,040
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alaska | $79,970 | 170 |
| #2 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $79,920 | 140 |
| #3 | Louisiana | $77,070 | 1,510 |
| #4 | Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $73,940 | 200 |
| #5 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $71,490 | 690 |
| #6 | North Dakota | $71,430 | 730 |
| #7 | Florida | $69,510 | 80 |
| #8 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $68,650 | 390 |
| #9 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $68,160 | 1,560 |
| #10 | Casper, WY | $67,470 | 50 |
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