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Rotary Drill Operators Salary in Arkansas

Rotary Drill Operators in Arkansas earn a median of $37,700 a year, −44% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$37,700
vs. U.S. median
−44% ($67,890)
Rank among states
26 of 26
Jobs in the state
70

Pay range in Arkansas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,430; the top 10% earn over $74,560. Nationally the range is $47,010 to $101,860.

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Rotary Drill Operators pay in Arkansas

How much do rotary drill operators make in Arkansas?

The median is $37,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,430 and the top 10% earn over $74,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Arkansas a good state for rotary drill operators?

On pay alone it ranks 26 of 26 (−44% vs. the national median of $67,890). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses