Derrick Operator salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A derrick operator earns a median of $58,620 a year ($28.18 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $60,210. About 10,590 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $58,620
- Gross pay
- $2,254.62
- Federal income tax
- −$186.71
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$139.79
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$32.69
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,895.43
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $58,620
- Federal
- $4,854
- FICA
- $4,484
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $49,281
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-5011). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a derrick operator make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.18; the average is $28.95.
What is the salary range for a derrick operator?
The bottom 10% earn under $43,380 and the top 10% earn over $81,800 a year.
How much is $58,620 after taxes?
About $49,281 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $46,962 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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