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Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in Illinois

Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in Illinois

Want to work in Illinois as an Oil and Gas Derrick Operator? Read this first!

7.7% Jobs Projection
20 Job Openings
  • Projected employment for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators in Illinois is growing faster than average.

What do Oil and Gas Derrick Operators Make in Illinois?

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $17.77 an hour.

Top States for Oil and Gas Derrick Operators Employment

The table below shows the states 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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