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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Midland, TX

The median derrick operators, oil and gas in Midland, TX earns $56,120 a year, 4% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,939 a month.

10th percentile
$50,230
25th percentile
$51,740
Median percentile
$56,120
75th percentile
$68,590
90th percentile
$70,970

Based on 580 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

$47,272 take-home a year
Gross pay$56,120
Federal income tax−$4,554
Social Security + Medicare−$4,293
Texas income tax (approx.)−$0
Monthly take-home$3,939
Every two weeks$1,818

Does it go far here?

$58,591Median pay in Midland, TX is worth this at average US prices (local price level 95.8 vs 100).
36%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,400 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Midland, TX

JobMedian pay
Financial Managers$172,520
Petroleum Engineers$172,070
Managers, All Other$154,630
Sales Managers$139,380
General and Operations Managers$132,420
Construction Managers$118,630
Accountants and Auditors$100,890
Project Management Specialists$98,170

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