Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $85,470 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.09
10th percentile $63,600
90th percentile $107,870
Employed locally 40
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,600
    25th
    $63,610
    50th (median)
    $85,470
    75th
    $107,870
    90th
    $107,870

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 89% Median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 11% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $85,080
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $82,380

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $101,350
    North Dakota $69,560
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $69,560

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $59,840
    Carpenters $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,940
    Electricians $77,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Anchorage, AK is $41.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Anchorage, AK is 31.5% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $63,600 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,610.