How much does a derrick operator make in Houston?
$62,910a year
Median yearly pay for derrick operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $30.25 an hour or $5,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.25
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 14
- Jobs in the area
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,180Median: $62,910Highest 10%: $83,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| 25th | $54,400 | $26.15 | |
| Median | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| 75th | $72,720 | $34.96 | |
| 90th | $83,530 | $40.16 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for derrick operators.
| Tyler, TX | $63,190 |
| Midland, TX | $56,120 |
| Odessa, TX | $53,130 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,880 |
| Lubbock, TX | $47,690 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $58,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a derrick operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $30.25 ($62,910 a year).
Do derrick operators make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $62,910 against $58,620 nationally, 7% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $56,100, so Houston pays 12% more.
Where does Houston rank for derrick operator pay?
4 of 14 metro areas with data.
How much does a derrick operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,530 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.