Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$60,200
National Median
$62,740
Employment
1,070
Entry Level (10th)
$30,870
Top Earners (90th)
$72,820
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $2,540 less than the national median for derrick operators, oil and gass.
There are 1.245 derrick operators, oil and gas jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 17.39).
Other States for Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $84,410 | 1,510 |
| Alaska | $81,180 | 170 |
| North Dakota | $69,840 | 730 |
| California | $67,090 | 250 |
| Florida | $64,310 | 80 |
| Wyoming | $62,400 | 160 |
| Texas | $61,610 | 4,840 |
| Colorado | $61,380 | 360 |
| West Virginia | $57,600 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,850 | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $54,550 | 710 |
| Arkansas | $50,250 | 110 |
| Ohio | $49,700 | 120 |
| Mississippi | $48,060 | 130 |
| Michigan | $45,260 | 70 |