The median annual wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Ohio is $49,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,590.
Pay spans roughly $37,180 at the 10th percentile to $61,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.89 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as derrick operators, oil and gas in Ohio.
| Median (annual) | $49,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.89 |
| 10th percentile | $37,180 |
| 90th percentile | $61,600 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.