Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary
Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas positions across the United States.
Median Annual Salary
$65,010
National average
Salary Range
$42,750 – $98,510
10th–90th percentile
Data Year
2024
Source: BLS
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary by City
| Location | Median Salary | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $101,350 | $53,440 | $121,120 |
| California | $99,470 | $42,320 | $121,120 |
| Alaska | $86,750 | $61,980 | $112,490 |
| New Mexico | $85,540 | $55,700 | $99,250 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $85,080 | $63,490 | $112,490 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $82,380 | $38,870 | $137,560 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $81,600 | $59,890 | $99,250 |
| Minnesota | $79,760 | $52,380 | $80,560 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $79,150 | $47,930 | $142,030 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $78,220 | $48,620 | $98,670 |
| Tyler, TX | $77,650 | $44,120 | $78,000 |
| Alabama | $77,240 | $53,360 | $108,630 |
| Farmington, NM | $76,960 | $61,150 | $81,900 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $76,940 | $48,440 | $99,120 |
| Colorado | $76,290 | $58,870 | $95,450 |
| Arizona | $75,540 | $31,740 | $100,270 |
| Florida | $75,410 | $46,100 | $96,930 |
| San Angelo, TX | $73,690 | $36,420 | $80,430 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $72,530 | $49,280 | $83,460 |
| North Dakota | $69,560 | $50,520 | $107,650 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $69,560 | $50,900 | $99,940 |
| Utah | $68,660 | $56,520 | $100,880 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $68,640 | $57,080 | $100,880 |
| Arkansas | $67,800 | $41,050 | $73,990 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $66,810 | $47,380 | $83,760 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $66,560 | $50,420 | $98,670 |
| Texas | $66,430 | $39,710 | $100,570 |
| Oklahoma | $65,080 | $45,510 | $82,680 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $64,560 | $52,280 | $93,960 |
| Midland, TX | $64,550 | $38,500 | $89,370 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $63,990 | $42,980 | $93,590 |
| Tulsa, OK | $63,960 | $43,900 | $81,200 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $62,650 | $26,890 | $88,160 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $62,560 | $45,260 | $82,220 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $62,460 | $48,460 | $78,840 |
| Mississippi | $62,410 | $30,770 | $95,650 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $62,410 | $36,990 | $95,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,350 | $52,260 | $73,230 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $61,980 | $40,110 | $80,240 |
| Ohio | $61,380 | $40,690 | $80,850 |
| Louisiana | $60,930 | $31,190 | $81,830 |
| Virginia | $59,750 | $51,730 | $83,110 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $59,660 | $47,380 | $81,570 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $58,770 | $50,500 | $65,180 |
| Kansas | $58,580 | $48,210 | $75,780 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $58,570 | $47,280 | $75,770 |
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $58,080 | $47,940 | $92,280 |
| West Virginia | $58,040 | $41,980 | $81,800 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $57,480 | $40,460 | $79,350 |
| Odessa, TX | $57,250 | $35,640 | $82,840 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $57,240 | $43,330 | $75,470 |
| Wyoming | $56,600 | $37,970 | $92,180 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $56,370 | $47,830 | $94,620 |
| Longview, TX | $55,160 | $32,880 | $81,230 |
| Michigan | $54,070 | $47,020 | $76,580 |
| Abilene, TX | $53,210 | $33,120 | $55,120 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $52,280 | $42,980 | $81,480 |
| South Carolina | $50,850 | $46,340 | $69,550 |
| Lafayette, LA | $47,930 | $31,190 | $68,390 |
| Casper, WY | $47,670 | $37,060 | $91,730 |
| North Carolina | $43,950 | $32,610 | $77,330 |
| Kentucky | $42,000 | $38,720 | $49,850 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $42,000 | $39,800 | $49,850 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas make?▾
The median annual salary for a Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas is $65,010, with a typical range of $42,750 – $98,510 depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the starting salary for a Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas?▾
Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas positions typically start around $42,750 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.
Where do Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gass earn the most?▾
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gass tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.