The median annual wage for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA is $81,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,070.
Pay spans roughly $45,040 at the 10th percentile to $81,920 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.38 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as derrick operators, oil and gas in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA.
| Median (annual) | $81,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.38 |
| 10th percentile | $45,040 |
| 90th percentile | $81,920 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.