The median annual wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in California is $67,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,170.
Pay spans roughly $42,190 at the 10th percentile to $71,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.26 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as derrick operators, oil and gas in California.
| Median (annual) | $67,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.26 |
| 10th percentile | $42,190 |
| 90th percentile | $71,770 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.