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Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in United States

The median rotary drill operators, oil and gas salary is $67,890 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$47,010
Median (p50)
$67,890
Top (p90)
$101,860
Sample size
12,600

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$47,010
p25$53,810
Median$67,890
p75$81,360
Top (p90)$101,860
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Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary by region

New Mexico$82,780
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area$81,740
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$81,360
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$79,450
Midland, TX$78,260
Texas$77,840
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area$75,730
Bakersfield-Delano, CA$75,660
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area$75,390
North Dakota$71,280

Pay trend

Up 7.1% from 2023 to 2025.

$67,3202023
$70,0802024
$72,1302025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary FAQs

What is the average Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in United States?

The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in United States is $67,890 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of rotary drill operators, oil and gass earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $47,010 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $101,860 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $67,890.

Do Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - New Mexico is among the highest at $82,780, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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