The median annual wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Michigan is $45,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,360.
Pay spans roughly $39,660 at the 10th percentile to $58,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.76 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as derrick operators, oil and gas in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $45,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,360 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.76 |
| 10th percentile | $39,660 |
| 90th percentile | $58,070 |
| Employment | 70 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.