The annual salary statistics of derrick operators, oil and gas in Southern Texas nonmetropolitan area, Texas is shown in Table 1. The wage data of derrick operators, oil and gas in Southern Texas nonmetropolitan area 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 | $33,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,030 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,120 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,120 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $74,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for derrick operators, oil and gas in Southern Texas nonmetropolitan area, Texas in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $74,520. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $61,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $33,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of derrick operators, oil and gas from 2012 to 2021.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 9-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $61,120 | 20.89% | 43.86% |
| 2020 | $48,350 | 3.45% | - |
| 2019 | $46,680 | 4.71% | - |
| 2018 | $44,480 | 13.56% | - |
| 2017 | $38,450 | 2.44% | - |
| 2016 | $37,510 | 17.20% | - |
| 2013 | $31,060 | -10.46% | - |
| 2012 | $34,310 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $61,120, Southern Texas nonmetropolitan area is the highest paying city for derrick operators, oil and gas in state of Texas, followed by San Angelo (median annual salary $56,740). In comparison, the median annual salary of derrick operators, oil and gas in Southern Texas nonmetropolitan area is 7.2 percent (7.2%) higher than that in San Angelo.