Rotary Drill Operators Salary in Pennsylvania
Rotary Drill Operators in Pennsylvania earn a median of $61,780 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,780
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($67,890)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,770; the top 10% earn over $86,780. Nationally the range is $47,010 to $101,860.
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Rotary Drill Operators pay in Pennsylvania
How much do rotary drill operators make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $61,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,770 and the top 10% earn over $86,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for rotary drill operators?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 26 (−9% vs. the national median of $67,890). Living costs are not included.