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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $63,310 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.44
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $104,870
Employed locally 90
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $49,040
    50th (median)
    $63,310
    75th
    $79,080
    90th
    $104,870

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 85% Median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 15% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,770
    Electricians$52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,530
    Carpenters$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in San Antonio, TX is $30.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in San Antonio, TX is 2.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,040.