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How much does a derrick operator make in Greeley?

$55,040a year

Median yearly pay for derrick operators in the Greeley, CO metro area. That is $26.46 an hour or $4,587 a month.

Hourly
$26.46
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
8 of 14
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,180Median: $55,040Highest 10%: $59,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,180$22.20
25th$47,450$22.81
Median$55,040$26.46
75th$55,150$26.51
90th$59,500$28.61

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for derrick operators.

Denver, CO$69,700
Derrick Operator salary in Colorado Derrick Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Greeley

Same field, median yearly pay.

Construction and Building Inspector$78,370
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,280
Paving$64,050
Electrician$63,290
Brickmason and Blockmason$63,070
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$60,690
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$60,070
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$59,830
Plumber$59,350
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$59,100
Salaries for every job in Greeley, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a derrick operator make an hour in Greeley?

The median hourly pay in the Greeley, CO metro area is $26.46 ($55,040 a year).

Do derrick operators make more in Greeley than the national average?

No: $55,040 against $58,620 nationally, 6% less.

How does Greeley compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $64,730, so Greeley pays 15% less.

Where does Greeley rank for derrick operator pay?

8 of 14 metro areas with data.

How much does a derrick operator make starting out in Greeley?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,500 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.