What are the main factors that influence a Derrickhand's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Derrickhand's salary?

A Derrickhand's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,736 for beginners, reaching about $79,701 at mid-level, and approach $80,406 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Derrickhand?

Derrickhand salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Derrickhand roles are District of Columbia $83,000, California $82,700, Massachusetts $81,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Derrickhand roles make?

Salaries for Derrickhand level roles vary by specialization: Derrickman: $74,928; Workover Rig Derrickhand: $61,452.

Derrickhand Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Derrickhand make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Derrickhand in Rhode Island is $77,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Derrickhand's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,163
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,500 to $83,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,303

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Derrickhand Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,700	$6,975	$1,610	$40
Average	$77,700	$6,475	$1,494	$37
25th Percentile	$66,500	$5,542	$1,279	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Derrickhand Salaries

A Derrickhand's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Derrickhand Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Derrickhand's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,736
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,760
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,701
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,965
Expert (over 8 years): $80,406

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Derrickhand	$75,736
Intermediate Level Derrickhand	$77,760
Senior Level Derrickhand	$79,701
Specialist Level Derrickhand	$79,965
Expert Level Derrickhand	$80,406

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How Do Derrickhand Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Derrickhands. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,000.
California: $82,700.
Massachusetts: $81,600.

District of Columbia $83,000 California $82,700 Massachusetts $81,600 Washington $81,300 New Jersey $81,300 Alaska $81,200 Connecticut $80,100 New York $79,700

Hawaii $78,400 Rhode Island $77,700 Maryland $77,300 Minnesota $76,700 Colorado $76,500 Illinois $76,400 Oregon $76,100 Delaware $75,900

New Hampshire $75,800 Virginia $75,500 Pennsylvania $74,600 Nevada $74,200 North Dakota $74,100 Michigan $73,800 Wisconsin $73,800 Vermont $73,600

Arizona $73,100 Maine $73,100 Texas $73,100 Ohio $73,000 Georgia $72,300 Indiana $72,000 Wyoming $71,900 Utah $71,800

Iowa $71,800 Kansas $71,400 Louisiana $71,300 North Carolina $71,300 Missouri $71,200 Florida $70,900 Montana $70,800 Nebraska $70,600

Kentucky $70,600 South Carolina $70,300 Tennessee $70,100 Idaho $70,000 New Mexico $69,400 Oklahoma $69,300 Alabama $68,900 South Dakota $68,100

Arkansas $67,700 West Virginia $67,500 Mississippi $66,900

Top Paying Cities for Derrickhands

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $78,700
Albion: $78,000
Ashaway: $78,600

Adamsville, RI $78,700 Albion, RI $78,000 Ashaway, RI $78,600 Barrington, RI $77,800 Block Island, RI $78,300 Bradford, RI $78,500 Bristol, RI $78,100 Carolina, RI $78,400

Charlestown, RI $78,400 Chepachet, RI $78,300 Clayville, RI $78,000 Coventry, RI $78,000 West Greenwich, RI $78,300 East Greenwich, RI $78,000 Exeter, RI $78,200 Fiskeville, RI $77,800

Forestdale, RI $78,400 Foster, RI $78,200 Glendale, RI $78,400 Greene, RI $78,300 Greenville, RI $77,900 Harmony, RI $78,000 Harrisville, RI $78,400 Hope, RI $77,900

Hope Valley, RI $78,500 Hopkinton, RI $78,600 Jamestown, RI $78,300 Kenyon, RI $78,400 Little Compton, RI $78,700 Manville, RI $78,100 Mapleville, RI $78,300 Newport, RI $78,400

Middletown, RI $78,400 North Kingstown, RI $78,100 North Scituate, RI $78,000 Oakland, RI $78,400 Pascoag, RI $78,500 Pawtucket, RI $77,700 Central Falls, RI $77,800 Cumberland, RI $78,200

Lincoln, RI $77,800 Portsmouth, RI $78,400 Prudence Island, RI $78,200 Rockville, RI $78,600 Saunderstown, RI $78,300 Shannock, RI $78,400 Slatersville, RI $78,400 Slocum, RI $78,300

Tiverton, RI $78,600 Wakefield, RI $78,300 Kingston, RI $78,300 Narragansett, RI $78,400 Peace Dale, RI $78,300 Warren, RI $78,000 Warwick, RI $77,800 Westerly, RI $78,600

West Kingston, RI $78,300 West Warwick, RI $77,900 Wood River Junction, RI $78,500 Woonsocket, RI $78,400 North Smithfield, RI $78,300 Wyoming, RI $78,400 Providence, RI $77,700 Cranston, RI $77,700

North Providence, RI $77,700 East Providence, RI $77,700 Riverside, RI $77,700 Rumford, RI $77,700 Smithfield, RI $77,900 Johnston, RI $77,700

Derrickhand Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Derrickhand salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $90,421. While startup companies pay approximate $76,538.

Derrickhand Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$76,538
Growth Stage	51~500	$80,926
Established	501~5000	$87,346
Enterprise	5000+	$90,421

Derrickhand Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Derrickhand's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$66,500

Average $77,700/year

$83,700

$5,542

Average $6,475/month

$6,975

$1,279

Average $1,494/week

$1,610

$32

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$83,700	$6,975	$1,610	$40
Average	$77,700	$6,475	$1,494	$37
25th Percentile	$66,500	$5,542	$1,279	$32

Derrickhand Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Derrickhand, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Derrickhand Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Drilling Foreman	$136,100	75%
Drilling Operations Team Lead	$84,800	9%

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