How much does a derrick operator make in Lubbock?
$47,690a year
Median yearly pay for derrick operators in the Lubbock, TX metro area. That is $22.93 an hour or $3,974 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.93
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 14
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,860Median: $47,690Highest 10%: $61,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,860 | $13.39 | |
| 25th | $27,860 | $13.39 | |
| Median | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| 75th | $57,320 | $27.56 | |
| 90th | $61,530 | $29.58 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for derrick operators.
| Tyler, TX | $63,190 |
| Houston, TX | $62,910 |
| Midland, TX | $56,120 |
| Odessa, TX | $53,130 |
| San Antonio, TX | $48,880 |
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Salaries for every job in Lubbock, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a derrick operator make an hour in Lubbock?
The median hourly pay in the Lubbock, TX metro area is $22.93 ($47,690 a year).
Do derrick operators make more in Lubbock than the national average?
No: $47,690 against $58,620 nationally, 19% less.
How does Lubbock compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $56,100, so Lubbock pays 15% less.
Where does Lubbock rank for derrick operator pay?
14 of 14 metro areas with data.
How much does a derrick operator make starting out in Lubbock?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,530 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.