Highest-paying states for derrick operators, oil and gas
Louisiana leads at $86,980 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $86,980 | $49,070–$94,540 |
| Alaska | $78,050 | $62,500–$87,790 |
| Wyoming | $76,750 | $64,000–$77,570 |
| North Dakota | $71,850 | $68,360–$76,760 |
| Florida | $64,950 | $64,910–$81,390 |
| Colorado | $64,730 | $55,150–$77,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,720 | $58,340–$59,720 |
| New Mexico | $59,570 | $48,680–$71,810 |
| Oklahoma | $58,270 | $50,400–$63,840 |
| Utah | $56,980 | $54,640–$77,190 |
| Texas | $56,100 | $49,760–$68,060 |
| Ohio | $50,650 | $42,230–$59,250 |
| West Virginia | $50,640 | $49,520–$71,390 |
| Arkansas | $50,070 | $49,120–$56,490 |
| Mississippi | $47,340 | $37,710–$52,760 |
| Michigan | $45,180 | $44,950–$49,490 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.