The salary statistics and trend of derrick operators, oil and gas in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare derrick operator, oil and gas salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,700 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,290 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $25,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $43,610 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $50,180 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for derrick operators, oil and gas in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) derrick operators, oil and gas is $50,180. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $25,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent derrick operators, oil and gas is $20,700.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of derrick operators, oil and gas in the industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $25,060 | -6.46% | -47.96% |
| 2016 | $26,680 | -63.34% | - |
| 2015 | $43,580 | -0.78% | - |
| 2014 | $43,920 | 12.36% | - |
| 2013 | $38,490 | 3.66% | - |
| 2012 | $37,080 | - | - |
The average salaries of derrick operators, oil and gas in two industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of derrick operators, oil and gas in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Utility System Construction | |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | |
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