Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in Alaska

Get the information you need to know about working as an Oil and Gas Derrick Operator.

You’re in luck! Jobs for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in Alaska are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in Alaska is growing faster than average.

• Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in Alaska earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For an Oil and Gas Derrick Operator Career?

• Construction Trades
• Plumbing & Water Supply
• Well Drilling/Driller

How Many Oil and Gas Derrick Operators Work in Alaska?

There were approximately 120 workers employed as Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in this state in 2018.

There were 140 Oil and Gas Derrick Operators employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 255 Oil and Gas Derrick Operators working in it, which means Alaska has fewer Oil and Gas Derrick Operators than average.

Job Projections for Alaska

Jobs for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in this state are growing at a rate of 20.0% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 25.2%.

Alaska Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 10 annual job openings, and 60 total jobs in 2026 for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 1,800 annual jobs and 13,900 total jobs in 2026.

What do Oil and Gas Derrick Operators Make in Alaska?

In 2018 wages for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators ranged from $34,730 to $79,160 with $55,150 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.7 to $38.06. The median hourly rate was $26.52.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $26.25 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $0.27.

The median salary in Alaska is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Alaska Metros for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Oil and Gas Derrick Operators.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Anchorage, AK	50	$49,170

Top States for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators Employment

View the list below to see where most Oil and Gas Derrick Operators work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Texas	5,570	$43,870
New Mexico	1,140	$46,480
Oklahoma	980	$47,890
California	680	$50,770
North Dakota	650	$59,960
Louisiana	350	$45,770
Wyoming	260	$55,860
Colorado	250	$53,090
Pennsylvania	240	$47,610
Mississippi	160	$44,050
Alaska	120	$55,150
Kansas	70	$39,290
Arkansas	70	$39,750
Michigan	50	$42,000

Below are the states where Oil and Gas Derrick Operators get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
North Dakota	$59,960
Wyoming	$55,860
Alaska	$55,150
Colorado	$53,090
California	$50,770
Montana	$48,110
Oklahoma	$47,890
Pennsylvania	$47,610
New Mexico	$46,480
Louisiana	$45,770

Related Careers in Alaska

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	Alaska Employment Total
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining	1,070
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	230

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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