West Virginia

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$57,620
-5.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$27.70
 
10th Percentile
$47,660
Entry level
90th Percentile
$72,800
Senior level
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Salary Range

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in West Virginia earn between $47,660 and $72,800, with a mean of $57,620. The national average for this role is $60,842.

$57,620 mean
10th Percentile$47,66090th Percentile$72,800

How West Virginia Compares

LocationMean Salary
West Virginia$57,620
National Average$60,842
Louisiana$77,630
Alaska$77,570
North Dakota$73,210
Wyoming$72,600
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. West Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.