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

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

Median annual salary $57,250 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.53
10th percentile $35,640
90th percentile $82,840
Employed locally 290
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,640
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $57,250
    75th
    $71,070
    90th
    $82,840

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 81% Median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 19% 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
    Midland, TX $64,550

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$50,510
    Construction Laborers$37,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,410
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$47,120
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,150
    Electricians$50,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Odessa, TX is $27.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Odessa, TX is 11.9% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $35,640 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.