Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $53,210 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.58
10th percentile $33,120
90th percentile $55,120
Employed locally 50
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,120
    25th
    $51,540
    50th (median)
    $53,210
    75th
    $55,120
    90th
    $55,120

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 80% Median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $101,350
    California $99,470
    Alaska $86,750
    New Mexico $85,540
    Anchorage, AK $85,470
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $85,080

    Nearby metros — Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $82,380
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,150
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,220
    Tyler, TX $77,650
    San Angelo, TX $73,690
    Midland, TX $64,550

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,940
    Electricians$47,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,260
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$39,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Abilene, TX is $25.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.17 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Abilene, TX is 18.2% below the national median of $65,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Abilene?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $33,120 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,540.