Rotary Drill Operators (Oil & Gas) Salary in Kentucky
Median Annual Salary
$42,000
$20.19/hr
Salary Range
$38,720 – $49,850
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
120
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.1%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$47,191
real purchasing power
35.4% below the national median ($65,010)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$38,720 (entry)$42,000 (median)$49,850 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+23.2%
$12,245 total
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.