The median annual wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Midland, TX is $54,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,340.
Pay spans roughly $47,720 at the 10th percentile to $69,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.17 per hour. An estimated 510 people work as derrick operators, oil and gas in Midland, TX.
| Median (annual) | $54,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,340 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.17 |
| 10th percentile | $47,720 |
| 90th percentile | $69,460 |
| Employment | 510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.