Derrick Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Derrick Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $59,720 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($58,620)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,330; the top 10% earn over $59,720. Nationally the range is $43,380 to $81,800.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$61,780 median in Pennsylvania
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$48,290 median in Pennsylvania
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$52,350 median in Pennsylvania
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$47,520 median in Pennsylvania
- Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$75,240 median in Pennsylvania
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$54,780 median in Pennsylvania
Derrick Operators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do derrick operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $59,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,330 and the top 10% earn over $59,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for derrick operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 19 (+2% vs. the national median of $58,620). Living costs are not included.