Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,840 or more. The middle half of derrick operators, oil and gas in Oklahoma City earn between $56,570 and $63,840.
- $56K10th
- $57K25th
- $62KMedian
- $64K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,490 | $5,124 | $29.56 |
| Median | $62,370 | $5,198 | $29.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,570 | $4,714 | $27.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,840 | $5,320 | $30.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Derrick operators, oil and gas in Oklahoma City earn 5% more than the Oklahoma average ($58,760) and about the same as the U.S. average ($60,210). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $58,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $61,490 | $62,370 | $56,110 | $63,840 | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $58,760 | $58,270 | $48,960 | $68,640 | 580 |
| United States | $60,210 | $58,620 | $43,380 | $81,800 | 10,590 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary after taxes in Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $61,490, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $49,366 a year, or $4,114 a month and $1,899 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for derrick operators, oil and gas? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $61,490 buys what about $68,014 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in nearby metro areas
- Abilene, TX$49,930
- Tyler, TX$59,890
- Lubbock, TX$45,480
- Midland, TX$58,280
- Odessa, TX$54,580
- Houston, TX$64,080
Highest-paying cities for derrick operators, oil and gas
Casper, WY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($77,940).
- Casper, WY$77,940
- Denver, CO$70,650
- Houston, TX$64,080
- Oklahoma City, OK$61,490
- Pittsburgh, PA$60,320
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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Oklahoma City: questions
How much do derrick operators, oil and gas make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$29.56 an hour on average, and $29.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level derrick operators, oil and gas salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the derrick operators, oil and gas take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $49,366 a year ($4,114 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,490.
Do derrick operators, oil and gas earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($60,210).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-5011; area Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 5.53, this job is 5.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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