Rotary drill operator earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Rotary drill operator salary by state

State Name Average Salary
California $77,050
North Dakota $77,000
Colorado $75,910
New Mexico $75,270
Missouri $75,150
Wyoming $62,210
Utah $61,930
Louisiana $61,360
Minnesota $56,660
Texas $55,920
Georgia $55,400
Maryland $55,060
Virginia $52,400
New York $50,350
Ohio $48,570
Montana $48,420
Alaska $48,320
Michigan $48,280
West Virginia $48,110
Pennsylvania $48,010
Oklahoma $48,000
Illinois $47,130
Indiana $47,060
Arizona $46,910
Florida $46,700
Kansas $46,640
Mississippi $46,420
Arkansas $43,400
Kentucky $36,750
Alabama $30,100

How do rotary drill operator salaries compare to similar careers?

Rotary drill operators earn about the same as related careers in Texas. On average, they make less than petroleum pump system operators but more than millwrights.

Career Median Salary
Petroleum pump system operator salary $78K
Wellhead pumper salary $76K
Avionics technician salary $69K
Elevator mechanic salary $60K
Boilermaker salary $64K
Rotary drill operator salary $56K
Crane operator salary $62K
Pump operator salary $61K
Ship loader salary $62K
Millwright salary $56K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)