Derrick Operators Salary in Texas
Derrick Operators in Texas earn a median of $56,100 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($58,620)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 5,810
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,840; the top 10% earn over $74,690. Nationally the range is $43,380 to $81,800.
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Derrick Operators pay in Texas
How much do derrick operators make in Texas?
The median is $56,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,840 and the top 10% earn over $74,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for derrick operators?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 19 (−4% vs. the national median of $58,620). Living costs are not included.