Derrick Operators Salary in Colorado
Derrick Operators in Colorado earn a median of $64,730 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($58,620)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,450; the top 10% earn over $79,330. Nationally the range is $43,380 to $81,800.
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Derrick Operators pay in Colorado
How much do derrick operators make in Colorado?
The median is $64,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,450 and the top 10% earn over $79,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for derrick operators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 19 (+10% vs. the national median of $58,620). Living costs are not included.