The median annual wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Abilene, TX is $45,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,550.
Pay spans roughly $40,330 at the 10th percentile to $52,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.07 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as derrick operators, oil and gas in Abilene, TX.
| Median (annual) | $45,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,550 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.07 |
| 10th percentile | $40,330 |
| 90th percentile | $52,170 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.