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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $64,550 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.03
10th percentile $38,500
90th percentile $89,370
Employed locally 610
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,500
    25th
    $43,040
    50th (median)
    $64,550
    75th
    $84,410
    90th
    $89,370

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 69% Median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 31% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $82,380
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,150
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,220
    Tyler, TX $77,650
    San Angelo, TX $73,690
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $63,310

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$48,170
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$51,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,530
    Construction Laborers$40,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53,450
    Electricians$59,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Midland, TX is $31.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Midland, TX is 0.7% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $38,500 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,040.