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Derrick hand salary
Average derrick hand salary
$38,109
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Average derrick hand salary by state
Highest paying states for derrick hands
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $40,487 | $19.46 |
| 2 | Arizona | $40,579 | $19.51 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $37,658 | $18.10 |
| 4 | Utah | $38,682 | $18.60 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $38,270 | $18.40 |
| 6 | Montana | $38,163 | $18.35 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $36,415 | $17.51 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $37,457 | $18.01 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $37,511 | $18.03 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $37,222 | $17.90 |
| 11 | Idaho | $39,203 | $18.85 |
| 12 | Oregon | $40,835 | $19.63 |
| 13 | Washington | $39,983 | $19.22 |
| 14 | Texas | $37,515 | $18.04 |
| 15 | Ohio | $36,885 | $17.73 |
| 16 | California | $42,494 | $20.43 |
| 17 | Michigan | $37,464 | $18.01 |
| 18 | Alaska | $40,272 | $19.36 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $37,496 | $18.03 |
| 20 | Iowa | $36,607 | $17.60 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $37,027 | $17.80 |
| 22 | Indiana | $36,507 | $17.55 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $46,922 | $22.56 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $36,163 | $17.39 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $35,718 | $17.17 |
| 26 | Delaware | $37,099 | $17.84 |
| 27 | New York | $37,130 | $17.85 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $35,633 | $17.13 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $36,360 | $17.48 |
| 30 | Illinois | $36,948 | $17.76 |
| 31 | Colorado | $37,348 | $17.96 |
| 32 | Maine | $35,626 | $17.13 |
| 33 | District of Columbia | $36,734 | $17.66 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $36,716 | $17.65 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $36,737 | $17.66 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $36,109 | $17.36 |
| 37 | New Jersey | $37,171 | $17.87 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $35,482 | $17.06 |
| 39 | Kansas | $35,987 | $17.30 |
| 40 | Connecticut | $36,999 | $17.79 |
| 41 | Alabama | $35,858 | $17.24 |
| 42 | Maryland | $36,884 | $17.73 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $36,389 | $17.49 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $35,862 | $17.24 |
| 45 | Missouri | $35,763 | $17.19 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $35,483 | $17.06 |
| 47 | Virginia | $36,141 | $17.38 |
| 48 | Florida | $35,345 | $16.99 |
| 49 | Vermont | $36,045 | $17.33 |
| 50 | Massachusetts | $36,591 | $17.59 |
| 51 | Georgia | $35,631 | $17.13 |
Derrick hand salary details
A derrick hand's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a derrick hand's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| Average | $38,109 | $3,176 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying derrick hand jobs
The highest paying types of derrick hands are well service derrick worker, driller, and derrick worker.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roustabout | $31,841 | $2,653 | $15.31 | 2,055 |
| Driller | $49,896 | $4,158 | $23.99 | 1,593 |
| Floor Hand | $36,554 | $3,046 | $17.57 | 21,924 |
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Derrick hand salary trends
The average derrick hand salary has risen by $2,147 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average derrick hand earned $35,962 annually, but today, they earn $38,109 a year. That works out to a 0% change in pay for derrick hands over the last decade.
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Average derrick hand salary over time
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Derrick hand salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,100 | $18.32 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $37,400 | $17.97 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $36,700 | $17.63 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | $36,700 | $17.64 | -4.3% |
| 2021 | $38,300 | $18.40 | +0.5% |
Recently added derrick hand salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Energy Services | Derrick Hand | Fort Lupton, CO | 06/26/2025 | $50,088 |
| Axis Energy Services | Derrick Hand | Fort Lupton, CO | 03/23/2025 | $50,088 |
| Youngquist Brothers LLC | Derrick Hands | Fort Myers, FL | 11/23/2024 | $54,262 |
| Ranger Energy Services, LLC | Derrick Hand | Milliken, CO | 10/24/2024 | $56,349 |
| Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services | Derrick Hand | Miami, FL | 11/21/2023 | $37,566 |
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