Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $76,960 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.00
10th percentile $61,150
90th percentile $81,900
Employed locally 60
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,150
    25th
    $61,150
    50th (median)
    $76,960
    75th
    $79,380
    90th
    $81,900

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 145% Median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 45% above 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $85,080
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $81,600
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $76,940
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $69,560
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $68,640
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $66,810

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,950
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$62,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55,210
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$47,750
    Electricians$59,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Farmington, NM is $37.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Farmington, NM is 18.4% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $61,150 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,150.