Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $66,560 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $50,420
90th percentile $98,670
Employed locally 50
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,420
    25th
    $60,500
    50th (median)
    $66,560
    75th
    $85,810
    90th
    $98,670

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 93% Median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 7% 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
    New Mexico $85,540
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $82,380
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $81,600
    Colorado $76,290
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $57,480
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $52,280

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,010
    Construction Laborers$40,710
    Electricians$57,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,070
    Carpenters$48,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Grand Junction, CO is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Grand Junction, CO is 2.4% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $50,420 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,500.