Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas salary in West Virginia
SOC 47-5011 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$50,640
per year in West Virginia
Middle half
$49,520–$71,390
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
60
in West Virginia
Concentration
1.23×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
West Virginia
$50,640
published median
United States
$58,620
13.6% below the national median
Rank among states and DC
14th
19 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $50,640 median has purchasing power comparable to about $56,583 nationally. West Virginia's BEA regional price parity is 89.5 (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 West Virginia.
$47,660$72,800
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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