Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in North Dakota
Ranked #3 of 19 · ND
21.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $73,210 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $71,850
Employment 490
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $63,380P25 $68,360 Median $71,850P75 $76,760P90 $80,040
About 80% of derrick operators, oil and gass in North Dakota earn between $63,380 and $80,040. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean derrick operators, oil and gas salary in North Dakota is $73,210, about 21.6% above the U.S. average ($60,210). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $71,850 | $73,270 | 480 |