Occupation Salary Profile

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas

SOC Code: 47-5012

Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration. Excludes ā€œEarth Drillers, Except Oil and Gasā€ (47-5023).

National Median (BLS)
$49,900
ā–¼ -24.61% Nominal ā–¼ -26.99% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$53,370
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
60
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $39,480
25th Percentile $45,170
National Median (50th Percentile) $49,900
75th Percentile $58,690
90th Percentile $77,810
P10: $39,480 P50 (Median): $49,900 P90: $77,810