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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $82,380 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.61
10th percentile $38,870
90th percentile $137,560
Employed locally 60
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,870
    25th
    $56,820
    50th (median)
    $82,380
    75th
    $109,150
    90th
    $137,560

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 84% Median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 16% 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
    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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $63,310

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,530
    Electricians$59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,280
    Carpenters$49,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Austin, TX is $39.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Austin, TX is 26.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $38,870 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,820.