Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Illinois
SOC 47-5011 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$45,900
per year in Illinois
Middle half
$37,900–$46,690
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
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in Illinois
Concentration
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share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Illinois
$45,900
published median
United States
$58,620
21.7% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
18th
19 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $45,900 median has purchasing power comparable to about $45,919 nationally. Illinois's BEA regional price parity is 100.0 (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 Illinois.
$31,690$55,180
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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