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Derrick Operators Salary in Arkansas

Derrick Operators in Arkansas earn a median of $50,070 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$50,070
vs. U.S. median
−15% ($58,620)
Rank among states
15 of 19
Jobs in the state
50

Pay range in Arkansas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,820; the top 10% earn over $61,450. Nationally the range is $43,380 to $81,800.

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Derrick Operators pay in Arkansas

How much do derrick operators make in Arkansas?

The median is $50,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,820 and the top 10% earn over $61,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Arkansas a good state for derrick operators?

On pay alone it ranks 15 of 19 (−15% vs. the national median of $58,620). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses