Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Arkansas
SOC 47-5011 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$50,070
per year in Arkansas
Middle half
$49,120–$56,490
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in Arkansas
Concentration
0.59×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Arkansas
$50,070
published median
United States
$58,620
14.6% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
15th
19 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $50,070 median has purchasing power comparable to about $57,593 nationally. Arkansas's BEA regional price parity is 86.9 (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 Arkansas.
$48,820$61,450
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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