Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $57,240 -12% vs national
Median hourly $27.52
10th percentile $43,330
90th percentile $75,470
Employed locally 40
National median $65,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,330
    25th
    $45,610
    50th (median)
    $57,240
    75th
    $61,010
    90th
    $75,470

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 90% Median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary is 10% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $34,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $58,870
    Electricians $46,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,720
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $41,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Wichita Falls, TX is $27.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 12% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $43,330 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,610.