Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Casper, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Casper, WY

Median annual salary $47,670 -26.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $37,060
90th percentile $91,730
Employed locally 110
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,060
    25th
    $46,660
    50th (median)
    $47,670
    75th
    $80,830
    90th
    $91,730

    Casper economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,247 2023 • Census ACS
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 67% Median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 33% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $58,080
    Wyoming $56,600
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $56,370

    Related occupations in Casper, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,310
    Electricians $66,860
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $51,310
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $46,030
    Carpenters $49,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Casper, WY is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Casper, WY is 26.7% 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 Casper?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $37,060 per year in Casper, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,660.