Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Northwest Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,810 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.12
10th percentile $47,380
90th percentile $83,760
Employed locally 180
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,380
    25th
    $59,710
    50th (median)
    $66,810
    75th
    $77,620
    90th
    $83,760

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,550
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $58,770
    Electricians $54,470
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Northwest Oklahoma is $32.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Northwest Oklahoma is 2.8% 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 Northwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $47,380 per year in Northwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,710.