Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Texas

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Texas

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Texas earn a median salary of $65,341 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.5% vs the national median of $65,010. An estimated 4,630 rotary drill operators, oil and gas are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $52,280 to $82,380 depending on location.

$65,341 Avg median salary in Texas
$82,380 Highest paying metro
$52,280 Lowest paying metro
4,630 Employed in Texas

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      Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salaries by city in Texas

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Austin, TX $82,380 $56,820 $109,150 60
      Houston, TX $79,150 $61,430 $87,420 1,660
      Dallas, TX $78,220 $60,700 $90,160 430
      Tyler, TX $77,650 $62,830 $77,650 80
      San Angelo, TX $73,690 $54,610 $80,430 50
      Northwestern Region of Texas $64,560 $58,880 $77,640 560
      Midland, TX $64,550 $43,040 $84,410 610
      Border Region of Texas $63,990 $50,170 $79,890 120
      San Antonio, TX $63,310 $49,040 $79,080 90
      Hill Country Region of Texas $57,480 $42,980 $63,990 100
      Odessa, TX $57,250 $41,600 $71,070 290
      Wichita Falls, TX $57,240 $45,610 $61,010 40
      Longview, TX $55,160 $46,650 $65,590 140
      Abilene, TX $53,210 $51,540 $55,120 50
      Coastal Plains Region of Texas $52,280 $42,980 $69,890 350

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