The average salary for a rotary drill operator in Texas is around $55,920 per year.
Avg Salary
Rotary drill operators earn an average yearly salary of $55,920.
Wages typically start from $38,090 and go up to $95,790.
6% below national average Updated in 2021
Rotary drill operator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level rotary drill operator earnings begin at:
$46.05 per hour
$95,790 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level rotary drill operator earnings begin at:
$35.98 per hour
$74,830 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level rotary drill operator earnings begin at:
$26.89 per hour
$55,920 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level rotary drill operator earnings begin at:
$22.85 per hour
$47,530 per year
10th percentile
Starting level rotary drill operator earnings begin at:
$18.31 per hour
$38,090 per year
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)