Rotary Drill Operators Salary in Oklahoma
Rotary Drill Operators in Oklahoma earn a median of $55,160 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($67,890)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,180; the top 10% earn over $79,910. Nationally the range is $47,010 to $101,860.
States ranked near Oklahoma
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Rotary Drill Operators pay in Oklahoma
How much do rotary drill operators make in Oklahoma?
The median is $55,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,180 and the top 10% earn over $79,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for rotary drill operators?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 26 (−19% vs. the national median of $67,890). Living costs are not included.