Rotary Drill Operators Salary in Alabama
Rotary Drill Operators in Alabama earn a median of $67,400 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($67,890)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,700; the top 10% earn over $120,610. Nationally the range is $47,010 to $101,860.
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Rotary Drill Operators pay in Alabama
How much do rotary drill operators make in Alabama?
The median is $67,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,700 and the top 10% earn over $120,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for rotary drill operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 26 (−1% vs. the national median of $67,890). Living costs are not included.