Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Louisiana
SOC 47-5011 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$86,980
per year in Louisiana
Middle half
$49,070–$94,540
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
890
in Louisiana
Concentration
6.73×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Louisiana
$86,980
published median
United States
$58,620
48.4% above the national median
Rank among states and DC
1st
19 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $86,980 median has purchasing power comparable to about $98,609 nationally. Louisiana's BEA regional price parity is 88.2 (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 Louisiana.
$45,770$98,840
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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