Rotary Drill Operators Salary in Colorado
Rotary Drill Operators in Colorado earn a median of $79,830 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,830
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($67,890)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,410; the top 10% earn over $92,070. Nationally the range is $47,010 to $101,860.
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Rotary Drill Operators pay in Colorado
How much do rotary drill operators make in Colorado?
The median is $79,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,410 and the top 10% earn over $92,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for rotary drill operators?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 26 (+18% vs. the national median of $67,890). Living costs are not included.