Highest-Paying States for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Louisiana$86,980
- 2Alaska$78,050
- 3Wyoming$76,750
- 4North Dakota$71,850
- 5Florida$64,950
- 6Colorado$64,730
- 7Pennsylvania$59,720
- 8New Mexico$59,570
- 9Oklahoma$58,270
- 10Utah$56,980
- 11Texas$56,100
- 12California$55,480
- 13Ohio$50,650
- 14West Virginia$50,640
- 15Arkansas$50,070