Rotary Drill Operators Salary in Alaska
Rotary Drill Operators in Alaska earn a median of $85,470 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($67,890)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,540; the top 10% earn over $115,270. Nationally the range is $47,010 to $101,860.
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Rotary Drill Operators pay in Alaska
How much do rotary drill operators make in Alaska?
The median is $85,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,540 and the top 10% earn over $115,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for rotary drill operators?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 26 (+26% vs. the national median of $67,890). Living costs are not included.