Rotary Drill Operators Salary in Louisiana
Rotary Drill Operators in Louisiana earn a median of $49,410 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($67,890)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,990; the top 10% earn over $79,380. Nationally the range is $47,010 to $101,860.
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Rotary Drill Operators pay in Louisiana
How much do rotary drill operators make in Louisiana?
The median is $49,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,990 and the top 10% earn over $79,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for rotary drill operators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 26 (−27% vs. the national median of $67,890). Living costs are not included.