Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary by City (2026)
19 metro areas · National average: $67,771 · Source: BLS OEWS
The table below shows Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salaries across 19 U.S. metropolitan areas, sorted from highest to lowest. Click any city to see the full wage breakdown.
| Metro Area | Mean Annual |
|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | $92,350 |
| Austin, TX | $86,620 |
| Houston, TX | $86,010 |
| Dallas, TX | $75,900 |
| Farmington, NM | $71,140 |
| Tyler, TX | $70,970 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $70,820 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $68,610 |
| San Angelo, TX | $66,480 |
| Midland, TX | $66,070 |
| Tulsa, OK | $65,210 |
| Shreveport, LA | $64,960 |
| Canton, OH | $64,550 |
| Odessa, TX | $63,250 |
| Longview, TX | $59,100 |
| Casper, WY | $58,850 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $55,820 |
| Abilene, TX | $53,040 |
| Lafayette, LA | $47,900 |