Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Alabama
SOC 47-5011 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$49,350
per year in Alabama
Middle half
$37,130–$60,160
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
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in Alabama
Concentration
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share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Alabama
$49,350
published median
United States
$58,620
15.8% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
16th
19 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $49,350 median has purchasing power comparable to about $55,560 nationally. Alabama's BEA regional price parity is 88.8 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Alabama.
$36,260$61,950
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- No formal educational credential
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
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