Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Alaska
SOC 47-5011 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$78,050
per year in Alaska
Middle half
$62,500–$87,790
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
170
in Alaska
Concentration
7.65×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Alaska
$78,050
published median
United States
$58,620
33.1% above the national median
Rank among states and DC
2nd
19 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $78,050 median has purchasing power comparable to about $76,251 nationally. Alaska's BEA regional price parity is 102.4 (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 Alaska.
$62,400$93,490
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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