How much does a derrick operator make in Utah?
$56,980a year
Median yearly pay for derrick operators in Utah. That is $27.39 an hour or $4,748 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.39
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,640Median: $56,980Highest 10%: $78,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,640 | $26.27 | |
| 25th | $54,640 | $26.27 | |
| Median | $56,980 | $27.39 | |
| 75th | $77,190 | $37.11 | |
| 90th | $78,940 | $37.95 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for derrick operators.
| 7. Pennsylvania | $59,720 |
| 8. New Mexico | $59,570 |
| 9. Oklahoma | $58,270 |
| 10. Utah | $56,980 |
| 11. Texas | $56,100 |
| 12. California | $55,480 |
| 13. Ohio | $50,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a derrick operator make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $27.39 ($56,980 a year).
Do derrick operators make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $56,980 against $58,620 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Utah rank for derrick operator pay?
Utah ranks 10 of 19 states.
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.