Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for derrick, rotary drill, and service unit operators, oil and gass across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $63,950 ≈ $31/hr
National median salary $59,730
Total employment 66,320 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do derrick, rotary drill, and service unit operators, oil and gas make in the U.S.?
The median derrick, rotary drill, and service unit operators, oil and gas salary in the United States is $59,730 per year (mean $63,950), and about 80% earn between $40,000 and $96,370.
How much do derrick, rotary drill, and service unit operators, oil and gas make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,950 and 2,080 work hours per year.