Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas — Salary by State
Median annual wages across 25 states, from BLS data.
National Median
$65,010
Highest
$99,470
California
Lowest
$42,000
Kentucky
Total Employment
12,670
Salary by State
| # | State | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $99,470 |
| 2 | Alaska | $86,750 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $85,540 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $79,760 |
| 5 | Alabama | $77,240 |
| 6 | Colorado | $76,290 |
| 7 | Arizona | $75,540 |
| 8 | Florida | $75,410 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $69,560 |
| 10 | Utah | $68,660 |
| 11 | Arkansas | $67,800 |
| 12 | Texas | $66,430 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $65,080 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $62,410 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $62,350 |
| 16 | Ohio | $61,380 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $60,930 |
| 18 | Virginia | $59,750 |
| 19 | Kansas | $58,580 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $58,040 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $56,600 |
| 22 | Michigan | $54,070 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $50,850 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $43,950 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $42,000 |