Salary for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Also known as: Derrick Operator, Gas Derrick Operator, Oil Derrick Operator, Rotary Derrick Operator, Well Service Derrick Worker
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Derrick operators rig derrick equipment and operate pumps which circulate mud through a drill hole. These employees work in dangerous conditions with heavy equipment and machinery, so many precautions must be taken while on the job. To become a derrick operator, one must be 18 years of age, in good health and pass a drug test. A high school diploma is not required, but some employers to prefer their hires to have one.A Oil and Gas Derrick Operator can receive salaries ranging between $33,860 to $69,820 based on level of experience. usually receive a pay level of fifty thousand two hundred and eigthy dollars annually.
obtain the most salary in Alaska, where they receive a compensation of near $69,690. These professionals receive the best pay in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, where they receive wages of $50,200.
The annual compensation for this career has gone up since 2004. Salaries have increased by an average of 44.44 percent nationwide in that time.
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas tend to make the most in the following industries:
In general, they earn less within the industries below:
