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Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$70,080
Median Annual
$65,010
Total Workforce
13,080
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alaska | $114,240 | 170 |
| #2 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $92,350 | 200 |
| #3 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $90,690 | 90 |
| #4 | California | $89,370 | 410 |
| #5 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $86,620 | 60 |
| #6 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $86,010 | 1,660 |
| #7 | Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $80,480 | 340 |
| #8 | New Mexico | $79,930 | 650 |
| #9 | Alabama | $79,490 | 90 |
| #10 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $75,900 | 430 |
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