The median annual wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Odessa, TX is $45,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,420.
Pay spans roughly $41,350 at the 10th percentile to $59,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.99 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as derrick operators, oil and gas in Odessa, TX.
| Median (annual) | $45,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.99 |
| 10th percentile | $41,350 |
| 90th percentile | $59,840 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.