Rotary Drill Operators (Oil & Gas)

Set up or operate rotary drill rigs to drill wells for oil, gas, or mineral extraction.

SOC Code: 47-5012 | Category: Heavy Equipment

National Median Salary

$65,010

$31.26/hr

Total Employment

13,090

10-Year Growth

+8.1%

Top-Paying State

California ($99,470)

+8.1% projected growth

Much faster than average (national avg: +4%, +4.1pp)

Salary by Percentile

Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners

$42,750 (entry)$65,010 (median)$98,510 (top)

Salary Trend

Median salary, 20192024

+23.2%

$12,245 total

Best States for Rotary Drill Operators (Oil & Gas)

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State Rankings

Rank StateMedian
1CaliforniaCA$99,470
2AlaskaAK$86,750
3New MexicoNM$85,540
4MinnesotaMN$79,760
5AlabamaAL$77,240
6ColoradoCO$76,290
7ArizonaAZ$75,540
8FloridaFL$75,410
9North DakotaND$69,560
10UtahUT$68,660

About Rotary Drill Operators (Oil & Gas)

Set up or operate rotary drill rigs to drill wells for oil, gas, or mineral extraction.

Rotary Drill Operators (Oil & Gas) Salary by State

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