Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Oklahoma
Local pay for derrick operators, oil and gas in Oklahoma, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 47-5011
$58,270
median pay, Oklahoma
580
employed in Oklahoma
-0.6%
vs U.S. median
+0.5%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What derrick operators, oil and gas earn in Oklahoma
Oklahoma · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of derrick operators, oil and gas in Oklahoma earn between $50,400 and $63,840 a year; the U.S. median is $58,620.
$48,960
P10
$58,270
MEDIAN
$63,840
P75
$68,640
P90
Pay by metro in Oklahoma
$62,370
$40k $60k $80k