The average salary for a derrick operator in Utah is around $44,730 per year.
Avg Salary
Derrick operators earn an average yearly salary of $44,730.
Wages typically start from $33,620 and go up to $60,490.
26% below national average Updated in 2018
Derrick operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$29.08 per hour
$60,490 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$25.64 per hour
$53,330 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$21.51 per hour
$44,730 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$18.02 per hour
$37,490 per year
10th percentile
Starting level derrick operator earnings begin at:
$16.16 per hour
$33,620 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Derrick operator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | $59,960 |
| Wyoming | $55,860 |
| Alaska | $55,150 |
| Colorado | $53,090 |
| West Virginia | $53,040 |
| California | $50,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,540 |
| Montana | $48,110 |
| Oklahoma | $47,890 |
| New Mexico | $46,480 |
| Louisiana | $45,770 |
| Utah | $44,730 |
| Mississippi | $44,050 |
| Texas | $43,870 |
| Ohio | $43,020 |
| Michigan | $42,000 |
| Arkansas | $39,750 |
| Kansas | $39,290 |
| Illinois | $37,870 |
How do derrick operator salaries compare to similar careers?
Derrick operators earn 8% less than similar careers in Utah. On average, they make less than avionics technicians but more than geothermal technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Avionics technician salary | $59K |
| Industrial machinery mechanic salary | $58K |
| Oil and gas rotary drill operator salary | $58K |
| Aviation inspector salary | $40K |
| Hydroelectric plant technician salary | $56K |
| Derrick operator salary | $45K |
| Farm equipment mechanic salary | $44K |
| Automotive service technician salary | $40K |
| Auto body repairer salary | $38K |
| Geothermal technician salary | $38K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)