Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in New Mexico
Local pay for derrick operators, oil and gas in New Mexico, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 47-5011
$59,570
median pay, New Mexico
880
employed in New Mexico
+1.6%
vs U.S. median
+0.5%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What derrick operators, oil and gas earn in New Mexico
New Mexico · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of derrick operators, oil and gas in New Mexico earn between $48,680 and $71,810 a year; the U.S. median is $58,620.
$31,670
P10
$48,680
P25
$59,570
MEDIAN
$74,800
P90
Pay by metro in New Mexico
$52,640
$20k $50k $80k