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What derrick operators, oil and gas are paid
Bureau of Labor Statistics pay for this job, by area.
| State | Employment | Typical pay (BLS) |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5,810 | $49,760 to $68,060 (middle half), median $56,100 |
| Louisiana | 890 | $49,070 to $94,540 (middle half), median $86,980 |
| New Mexico | 880 | $48,680 to $71,810 (middle half), median $59,570 |
| Oklahoma | 580 | $50,400 to $63,840 (middle half), median $58,270 |
| North Dakota | 490 | $68,360 to $76,760 (middle half), median $71,850 |
| Colorado | 290 | $55,150 to $77,110 (middle half), median $64,730 |
| Mississippi | 200 | $37,710 to $52,760 (middle half), median $47,340 |
| Alaska | 170 | $62,500 to $87,790 (middle half), median $78,050 |
| Pennsylvania | 140 | $58,340 to $59,720 (middle half), median $59,720 |
| Wyoming | 140 | $64,000 to $77,570 (middle half), median $76,750 |
Pay figures are Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates for the occupation, May 2025. They describe the job nationally, not what any one school's graduates earn.
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