Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
Role Overview
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 “Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas” (47-5023).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| California | $99,470 |
| Alaska | $86,750 |
| New Mexico | $85,540 |
| Minnesota | $79,760 |
| Alabama | $77,240 |
| Colorado | $76,290 |
| Arizona | $75,540 |
| Florida | $75,410 |
| North Dakota | $69,560 |
| Utah | $68,660 |
| Arkansas | $67,800 |
| Texas | $66,430 |
| Oklahoma | $65,080 |
| Mississippi | $62,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,350 |
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Median Annual Salary
$65,010
Projected Growth (10yr)
+0.2%
Avg. annual openings
1.2k
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