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, 2019–2024
+23.2%
$12,245 total
Best States for Rotary Drill Operators (Oil & Gas)
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| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CaliforniaCA | $99,470 |
| 2 | AlaskaAK | $86,750 |
| 3 | New MexicoNM | $85,540 |
| 4 | MinnesotaMN | $79,760 |
| 5 | AlabamaAL | $77,240 |
| 6 | ColoradoCO | $76,290 |
| 7 | ArizonaAZ | $75,540 |
| 8 | FloridaFL | $75,410 |
| 9 | North DakotaND | $69,560 |
| 10 | UtahUT | $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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