Derrickman Salary in the United States

Derrickman Salary

How much does a Derrickman make in the United States? The average Derrickman salary in the United States is $66,681 as of May 28, 2020, but the range typically falls between $57,177 and $82,109. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $57,177 10% $48,525 90% $96,156 75% $82,109 $66,681 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Derrickman

Derrickman is responsible for operating and servicing oil and gas wells. Assists in rigging up or down, laying out tubing, and transporting drilling and service rigs. Being a Derrickman may require a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Derrickman works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Derrickman typically requires 3-5 years of related experience, or may need 2 years experience with additional specialized training and/or certification. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Dean Tinsley, Senior Vice President, Operations
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., an exploration and production company, focuses on the extraction of onshore oil and related liquids-rich natural gas in the United States. The company's primary oil and liquids-weighted assets are located in the Wattenberg Field in Colorado. As of December 31, 2018, it had proved reserves of... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2018
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Derrickman Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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82109
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57185
84179
68632
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Skills associated with Derrickman: Rig Operations, Rig up/rig down, Manlift Operation

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