Derrick Operator, Oil and Gas Salary in Wichita, Kansas

The annual salary statistics of derrick operators, oil and gas in Wichita, Kansas is shown in Table 1. The wage data of derrick operators, oil and gas in Wichita is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].

Table 1. Annual Salary of Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in Wichita, Kansas

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$35,650
25th Percentile Wage
$41,070
50th Percentile Wage
$44,560
75th Percentile Wage
$48,060
90th Percentile Wage
$50,160

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for derrick operators, oil and gas in Wichita, Kansas in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $50,160. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $44,560. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $35,650.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of derrick operators, oil and gas from 2012 to 2015. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2022.

YearMedian Salary Growth3-Year Growth
2015
$44,560
1.28% 8.30%
2014
$43,990
7.39% -
2013
$40,740
-0.29% -
2012
$40,860
- -

Table 2. Compare Derrick Operator, Oil and Gas Salary in Wichita with Other Kansas Cities

From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $44,560, Wichita is the highest paying city for derrick operators, oil and gas in state of Kansas, followed by Kansas nonmetropolitan area (median annual salary $40,970). In comparison, the median annual salary of derrick operators, oil and gas in Wichita is 8.1 percent (8.1%) higher than that in Kansas nonmetropolitan area.

Cities/Areas Median Annual Salary
Wichita
$44,560
Kansas nonmetropolitan area
$40,970
Kansas nonmetropolitan area
$40,170

See also: Top paying jobs in Wichita, Kansas.