Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Western Wyoming

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,080 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.93
10th percentile $47,940
90th percentile $92,280
Employed locally 40
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,940
    25th
    $54,100
    50th (median)
    $58,080
    75th
    $60,860
    90th
    $92,280

    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 Western Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$58,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,970
    Construction Laborers$46,330
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,930
    Electricians$76,550
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$46,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Western Wyoming is $27.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Western Wyoming is 10.7% 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 Western Wyoming?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $47,940 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,100.