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Rotary Drill Operators Salary in Mississippi

Rotary Drill Operators in Mississippi earn a median of $67,290 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$67,290
vs. U.S. median
−1% ($67,890)
Rank among states
9 of 26
Jobs in the state
130

Pay range in Mississippi

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,170; the top 10% earn over $98,160. Nationally the range is $47,010 to $101,860.

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Rotary Drill Operators pay in Mississippi

How much do rotary drill operators make in Mississippi?

The median is $67,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,170 and the top 10% earn over $98,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Mississippi a good state for rotary drill operators?

On pay alone it ranks 9 of 26 (−1% 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