Derrickhand
Derrickhand Job Description
Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining Operate equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wells. May also perform similar services in mining exploration operations. Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.
Derrickhand Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Derrickhand is $54585 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $137361. The lowest salary reported was $34320. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Derrickhand is $27.14 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $68.3. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $17.07. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Derrickhand are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $5250 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Derrickhand. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
These are the highest paying cities for a Derrickhand. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Derrickhand from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $54585 while in 2007 it was just $50621.18
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 95% of Derrickhands were males while 5% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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