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Salary · Mississippi · BLS OEWS May 2024

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Mississippi

In Mississippi, derrick operators, oil and gas earn a median of $48,060 per year.

Median (Mississippi)
$48,060
Bottom 10%
$36,400
Top 10%
$75,810
Employed in Mississippi
130

How Mississippi compares

Refit analysis ·In Mississippi, derrick operators, oil and gas earn a median of $48,060 — 23% below the national median of $62,740. Locally the range runs $36,400 to $75,810. About 130 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Mississippi ranks #15 of 16 states for derrick operators, oil and gas pay — roughly the 7th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Louisiana, $84,410) by 76%. State employment of about 130 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$62,740
US bottom 10%
$42,930
US top 10%
$84,620

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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