The annual salary statistics of derrick operators, oil and gas in Grand Junction, Colorado is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of derrick operators, oil and gas in Grand Junction is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $41,620 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $64,150 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $64,150 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for derrick operators, oil and gas in Grand Junction, Colorado in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $64,150. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $58,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $41,620.
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $58,240, Grand Junction is the highest paying city for derrick operators, oil and gas in state of Colorado, followed by Greeley (median annual salary $51,330). In comparison, the median annual salary of derrick operators, oil and gas in Grand Junction is 11.9 percent (11.9%) higher than that in Greeley.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Grand Junction | |
| Greeley | |
| East and South Colorado nonmetropolitan area | |
| Denver-Aurora-Broomfield |