Derrick Operators Salary in Illinois
Derrick Operators in Illinois earn a median of $45,900 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,900
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($58,620)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,690; the top 10% earn over $55,180. Nationally the range is $43,380 to $81,800.
States ranked near Illinois
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Derrick Operators pay in Illinois
How much do derrick operators make in Illinois?
The median is $45,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,690 and the top 10% earn over $55,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for derrick operators?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 19 (−22% vs. the national median of $58,620). Living costs are not included.