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Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in West Virginia

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas in West Virginia earn a median $50,640 a year, 14% below the U.S. median.

Median in WV
$50,640 a year
U.S. median
$58,620 a year
Employment
60
Location quotient
1.23
Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in West Virginia

10%: $47,660Median: $50,64090%: $72,800
Median (50%)
$50,640 · $24.35 an hour
Mean (average)
$57,620 · $27.70 an hour (estimate error ±6.5%)
10th percentile
$47,660 · $22.91 an hour
25th percentile
$49,520 · $23.81 an hour
75th percentile
$71,390 · $34.32 an hour
90th percentile
$72,800 · $35.00 an hour
Employment
60 (estimate error ±32.8%)
Jobs per 1,000
0.08
Location quotient
1.23 (1.00 = national share)

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Frequently asked questions

How much do derrick operators, oil and gas make in West Virginia?
The median wage for derrick operators, oil and gas in West Virginia is $50,640 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 60 jobs in the state.