The average salary for a rotary drill operators, oil and ga in the United States is $67,320, but the range typically falls between $50,060 and $79,560. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $32.36, with a range between $24.07 and $38.25.
There are approximately 12,180 people employed as a rotary drill operators, oil and ga in the United States. With Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana employing the highest number of rotary drill operators, oil and gas.The state with the best pay for a rotary drill operators, oil and ga is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $88,220, while North Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $40,800.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $40,290 | $19.37 |
| 25th Percentile | $50,060 | $24.07 |
| Median | $61,770 | $29.7 |
| 75th Percentile | $79,560 | $38.25 |
| 90th Percentile | $89,810 | $43.18 |
The salary of a rotary drill operators, oil and ga can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a rotary drill operators, oil and ga in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for rotary drill operators, oil and gas are Alaska, Missouri, New Mexico, Nebraska, Louisiana while the worst states are North Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio, South Carolina, Kansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $67,520 | $88,220 | $107,640 |
| Arizona | $52,620 | $70,000 | $93,500 |
| Arkansas | $39,380 | $55,620 | $65,210 |
| California | $39,010 | $69,330 | $110,750 |
| Colorado | $50,990 | $76,740 | $94,500 |
| Florida | $39,770 | $58,910 | $78,100 |
| Georgia | $43,240 | $65,440 | $107,760 |
| Kansas | $47,080 | $49,760 | $54,860 |
| Kentucky | $37,250 | $44,360 | $57,810 |
| Louisiana | $38,620 | $74,030 | $101,220 |
| Michigan | $42,910 | $54,140 | $64,990 |
| Minnesota | $53,780 | $74,920 | $103,960 |
| Mississippi | $50,720 | $62,910 | $72,800 |
| Missouri | $44,000 | $75,110 | $92,610 |
| Montana | $42,200 | $65,110 | $91,140 |
| Nebraska | $38,720 | $70,770 | $99,020 |
| New Mexico | $59,070 | $77,410 | $85,190 |
| North Carolina | $31,200 | $40,800 | $57,780 |
| North Dakota | $48,730 | $70,850 | $79,780 |
| Ohio | $37,700 | $52,140 | $73,810 |
| Oklahoma | $46,940 | $60,680 | $79,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,780 | $52,570 | $59,530 |
| South Carolina | $37,370 | $48,400 | $64,350 |
| Texas | $39,190 | $70,490 | $97,320 |
| Utah | $47,950 | $57,360 | $75,050 |
| Virginia | $27,240 | $59,380 | $86,190 |
| West Virginia | $25,750 | $59,870 | $84,450 |
| Wyoming | $51,060 | $61,500 | $84,360 |
Even between cities, the salary of a rotary drill operators, oil and ga can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for rotary drill operators, oil and gas is Alaska nonmetropolitan area, AK with an average salary of $92,010.The city with the lowest average salary for rotary drill operators, oil and gas is East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY with an average salary of $44,540.
Areas with highest average salaries for rotary drill operators, oil and gas
Areas with lowest average salaries for rotary drill operators, oil and gas
The number of rotary drill operators, oil and gas in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of rotary drill operators, oil and gas has decreased by -3,470. On average, the number of rotary drill operators, oil and gas has been increasing by -5.5% each year. The salary of rotary drill operators, oil and gas has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of rotary drill operators, oil and gas has increased by $8,380. On average, the salary of rotary drill operators, oil and gas has been increasing by 3.6% each year.
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for rotary drill operators, oil and gas compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
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