The median annual wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in New Mexico is $60,200 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,430.
Pay spans roughly $30,870 at the 10th percentile to $72,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.94 per hour. An estimated 1,070 people work as derrick operators, oil and gas in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $60,200 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.94 |
| 10th percentile | $30,870 |
| 90th percentile | $72,820 |
| Employment | 1,070 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.