The median annual wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Farmington, NM is $51,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,660.
Pay spans roughly $38,090 at the 10th percentile to $61,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.70 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as derrick operators, oil and gas in Farmington, NM.
| Median (annual) | $51,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.70 |
| 10th percentile | $38,090 |
| 90th percentile | $61,070 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.