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Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in Arkansas

Considering a career as an Oil and Gas Derrick Operator in Arkansas?

$39,750 Median Salary
10 Job Openings
  • Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in Arkansas earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Oil and Gas Derrick Operators Work in Arkansas?

There were approximately 70 workers employed as Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in this state in 2018.

There were 70 Oil and Gas Derrick Operators employed in this state in 2017.

The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.

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

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Job Projections for Arkansas

Jobs for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 25.2%.

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Arkansas Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 10 annual job openings, and a total of 100 jobs for Arkansas Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in 2026.

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

What do Oil and Gas Derrick Operators Make in Arkansas?

In 2018 wages for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators ranged from $33,730 to $50,360 with $39,750 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.21 to $24.21. The median hourly rate was $19.11.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $19.25 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $0.14.

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

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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

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