Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas Wages
SOC 47-5010 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas is $58,100 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $38,630 and the 90th percentile is $85,190, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
69,840
P10
$38,630
P25
$46,390
Median
$58,100
P75
$71,100
P90
$85,190
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,100 | $60,590 | $38,630 | $85,190 | 69,840 | — |
| 2022 | $51,050 | $57,210 | $36,370 | $82,370 | 59,460 | -12.13% |
| 2021 | $48,740 | $56,460 | $35,020 | $80,310 | 51,910 | -4.52% |
| 2020 | $48,820 | $53,670 | $32,220 | $81,010 | 68,840 | +0.16% |