Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $62,560 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $45,260
90th percentile $82,220
Employed locally 190
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,260
    25th
    $58,920
    50th (median)
    $62,560
    75th
    $77,980
    90th
    $82,220

    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 Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,560
    Construction Laborers$37,480
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$46,140
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$47,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$42,940
    Highway Maintenance Workers$36,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Southwest Oklahoma is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 3.8% 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $45,260 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,920.