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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $64,080 | $62,910 | $54,400 | $53,668 | 99 |
| Tyler | $59,890 | $63,190 | $63,190 | $50,302 | 92 |
| Midland | $58,280 | $56,120 | $51,740 | $49,008 | 96 |
| Odessa | $54,580 | $53,130 | $51,010 | $46,035 | 94 |
| Abilene | $49,930 | $50,650 | $46,940 | $42,299 | 90 |
| San Antonio | $46,650 | $48,880 | $43,380 | $39,663 | 95 |
| Lubbock | $45,480 | $47,690 | $27,860 | $38,723 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- 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.
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