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

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

Median annual salary $77,650 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.33
10th percentile $44,120
90th percentile $78,000
Employed locally 80
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,120
    25th
    $62,830
    50th (median)
    $77,650
    75th
    $77,650
    90th
    $78,000

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 108% Median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 8% 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
    San Angelo, TX $73,690
    Midland, TX $64,550
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $63,310

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,470
    Electricians$49,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,050
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$53,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Tyler, TX is $37.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Tyler, TX is 19.4% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $44,120 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,830.