Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary by State
National median: $67,890
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $67,400 |
| Alaska | $85,470 |
| Arizona | $62,920 |
| Arkansas | $37,700 |
| California | $65,520 |
| Colorado | $79,830 |
| Florida | $61,970 |
| Kansas | $60,600 |
| Kentucky | $38,520 |
| Louisiana | $49,410 |
| Michigan | $54,020 |
| Mississippi | $67,290 |
| Nebraska | $79,140 |
| New Mexico | $82,780 |
| New York | $67,000 |
| North Carolina | $57,760 |
| North Dakota | $71,280 |
| Ohio | $63,600 |
| Oklahoma | $55,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,780 |
| Tennessee | $58,780 |
| Texas | $77,840 |
| Utah | $70,400 |
| Virginia | $61,410 |
| West Virginia | $57,020 |
| Wyoming | $61,000 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)