Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $73,690 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.43
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $80,430
Employed locally 50
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $54,610
    50th (median)
    $73,690
    75th
    $80,430
    90th
    $80,430

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 112% Median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 12% 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
    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
    Midland, TX $64,550
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $63,310

    Related occupations in San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$64,760
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$39,820
    Construction Laborers$35,860
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$46,900
    Electricians$47,180
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in San Angelo, TX is $35.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in San Angelo, TX is 13.4% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,610.