Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Louisiana
The median derrick operators, oil and gas in Louisiana earns $86,980 a year, 48% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $5,618 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $45,770
- 25th percentile
- $49,070
- Median percentile
- $86,980
- 75th percentile
- $94,540
- 90th percentile
- $98,840
Based on 890 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$67,411 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $86,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,306 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,654 |
| Louisiana income tax (approx.) | −$2,609 |
| Monthly take-home | $5,618 |
| Every two weeks | $2,593 |
Does it go far here?
$98,609Median pay in Louisiana is worth this at average US prices (local price level 88.2 vs 100).
19%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,064 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $350,920 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $255,330 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $222,130 |
| Dentists, General | $170,750 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,850 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $139,640 |
| Chemical Engineers | $134,800 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,210 |
All derrick operators, oil and gas salaries · Take-home pay in Louisiana