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Rotary Drill Operators Salary in Nebraska

Rotary Drill Operators in Nebraska earn a median of $79,140 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$79,140
vs. U.S. median
+17% ($67,890)
Rank among states
4 of 26
Jobs in the state
40

Pay range in Nebraska

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,130; the top 10% earn over $100,060. Nationally the range is $47,010 to $101,860.

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Rotary Drill Operators pay in Nebraska

How much do rotary drill operators make in Nebraska?

The median is $79,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,130 and the top 10% earn over $100,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Nebraska a good state for rotary drill operators?

On pay alone it ranks 4 of 26 (+17% 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