Highest-paying cities for derrick operators, oil and gas
Casper, WY leads at $76,840 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Casper, WY | $76,840 | $76,800–$84,820 |
| Denver, CO | $69,700 | $64,730–$76,100 |
| Tyler, TX | $63,190 | $63,190–$63,190 |
| Houston, TX | $62,910 | $54,400–$72,720 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $62,370 | $56,570–$63,840 |
| Midland, TX | $56,120 | $51,740–$68,590 |
| Greeley, CO | $55,040 | $47,450–$55,150 |
| Odessa, TX | $53,130 | $51,010–$61,220 |
| Farmington, NM | $52,640 | $46,550–$59,950 |
| Abilene, TX | $50,650 | $46,940–$53,460 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,880 | $43,380–$51,190 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,690 | $27,860–$57,320 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.