Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$62,740
↑ 38.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 38.7% since 2011 ($45,220 → $62,740)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $62,740
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+2.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,740 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | $58,210 | +13.6% |
| 2022 | $51,220 | +8.4% |
| 2021 | $47,230 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | $47,920 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $46,990 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $46,120 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | $46,140 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | $48,130 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | $47,910 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | $48,410 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | $47,090 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | $46,900 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | $45,220 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.