Derrick Operators Salary in Mississippi
Derrick Operators in Mississippi earn a median of $47,340 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($58,620)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,340; the top 10% earn over $77,760. Nationally the range is $43,380 to $81,800.
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Derrick Operators pay in Mississippi
How much do derrick operators make in Mississippi?
The median is $47,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,340 and the top 10% earn over $77,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for derrick operators?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 19 (−19% vs. the national median of $58,620). Living costs are not included.