Derrick Operators Salary in Oklahoma
Derrick Operators in Oklahoma earn a median of $58,270 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($58,620)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,960; the top 10% earn over $68,640. Nationally the range is $43,380 to $81,800.
States ranked near Oklahoma
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- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$44,760 median in Oklahoma
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$56,680 median in Oklahoma
Derrick Operators pay in Oklahoma
How much do derrick operators make in Oklahoma?
The median is $58,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,960 and the top 10% earn over $68,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for derrick operators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 19 (−1% vs. the national median of $58,620). Living costs are not included.