Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas — Salary by State
Median annual wages across 16 states, from BLS data.
National Median
$62,740
Highest
$84,410
Louisiana
Lowest
$45,260
Michigan
Total Employment
10,420
Salary by State
| # | State | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | $84,410 |
| 2 | Alaska | $81,180 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $69,840 |
| 4 | California | $67,090 |
| 5 | Florida | $64,310 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $62,400 |
| 7 | Texas | $61,610 |
| 8 | Colorado | $61,380 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $60,200 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $57,600 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $56,850 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $54,550 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $50,250 |
| 14 | Ohio | $49,700 |
| 15 | Mississippi | $48,060 |
| 16 | Michigan | $45,260 |