Derrick Operators Salary in Ohio
Derrick Operators in Ohio earn a median of $50,650 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($58,620)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,610; the top 10% earn over $63,180. Nationally the range is $43,380 to $81,800.
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Derrick Operators pay in Ohio
How much do derrick operators make in Ohio?
The median is $50,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,610 and the top 10% earn over $63,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for derrick operators?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 19 (−14% vs. the national median of $58,620). Living costs are not included.