How much does a Derrickman make hourly?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Derrickman in the United States is $36. While Salary.com is seeing that Derrickman salary in the US can go up to $45 or down to $28, but most earn between $32 and $40. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Derrickman in the United States.

Derrickman Salaries by Percentile
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75th Percentile $40 $3 $1 $0
Average $36 $3 $1 $0
25th Percentile $32 $3 $1 $0
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What is the yearly and monthly salary as a Derrickman?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary is $74,494 (range: $59,119 to $92,819); the average monthly salary is $6,208 (range: $4,927 to $7,735).

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How Does Experience Level Affect a Derrickman's Salary?

As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Derrickman with under 1 year experience makes about $73,053. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Derrickman makes around $74,494. After 2-4 years, the Derrickman pay rises to about $77,644. Those senior Derrickman with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $78,073, and those Derrickman having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $78,789 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Derrickman $73,053
Intermediate Level Derrickman $74,494
Senior Level Derrickman $77,644
Specialist Level Derrickman $78,073
Expert Level Derrickman $78,789
$73,053 0 yr
$74,494 < 2 yrs
$77,644 2-4 yrs
$78,073 5-8 yrs
$78,789 > 8 yrs
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Entry Level 2%
Mid Level 0%
Senior Level 4%
Top Level 5%
Experienced 6%
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How much does salary of Derrickman vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.

For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Derrickman in San Francisco, CA is $93,036 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $86,331. While a Derrickman earns $83,083 per year in Boston, MA.

What is the salary trend of Derrickman?

For those exploring the changing dynamics of Derrickman salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Derrickman compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $73,559 in 2023 to about $73,238 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Derrickman salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.

Average Annual Salary of Derrickman Over Time

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2022
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2023
$73,238
2024
$72,728
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Derrickman Salary by Year

Year Average Annual Salary
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2023 $73,559
2024 $73,238
2025 $72,728
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Job Openings of Derrickman

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Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 70.4%
Bonuses 0.0%
Social Security 5.4%
401k/403b 2.8%
Disability 0.7%
Healthcare 7.5%
Pension 4.5%
Time Off 8.7%
Core Compensation
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Base Salary $74,494 70.4%
Bonus $0 0.0%
Value of Benefits
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Social Security $5,699 5.4%
401K/403B $2,980 2.8%
Disability $745 0.7%
Healthcare $7,986 7.5%
Pension $4,768 4.5%
Time Off $9,168 8.7%
Total Compensation $105,840 100%
Core Compensation is based on averages for this job and does not reflect personal factors used to determine your projected salary range.
Value of Benefits indicates the employer's expected contribution and paid time off.
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What are the salaries of a Derrickman with different levels of education?

Salaries for Derrickman with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Derrickman with a No Diploma is $67,575 - $73,788. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Derrickman Salaries by Degree Level

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Typical Education for Derrickman
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.6%
High School 66.7%
Associates 5.6%
Bachelors 5.6%
Masters 16.7%
Typical Education for Derrickman
No Diploma 5.6%
High School 66.7%
Associates 5.6%
Bachelors 5.6%
Masters 16.7%
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Derrickman Salaries by Degree Level

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What Am I Worth?

FAQ about Derrickman

1. What are the responsibilities of Derrickman?

Responsible for operating and servicing oil and gas wells. Assists in rigging up or down, laying out tubing, and transporting drilling and service rigs. May require a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Derrickman

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Preventative Maintenance: Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.

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Heavy Equipment Operation: Establishing safety procedures to control, handle, and maintain heavy-duty equipment to reduce manual labor and risks of construction operations.

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