Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary by City (2026)
15 metro areas · National average: $59,003 · Source: BLS OEWS
The table below shows Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salaries across 15 U.S. metropolitan areas, sorted from highest to lowest. Click any city to see the full wage breakdown.
| Metro Area | Mean Annual |
|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $68,650 |
| Houston, TX | $68,160 |
| Casper, WY | $67,470 |
| Shreveport, LA | $67,070 |
| San Angelo, TX | $62,050 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,320 |
| Tyler, TX | $60,330 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $59,330 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $59,050 |
| Midland, TX | $58,340 |
| Greeley, CO | $57,530 |
| Farmington, NM | $52,660 |
| Odessa, TX | $48,420 |
| Abilene, TX | $47,550 |
| Traverse City, MI | $47,120 |