Rotary Drill Operators Salary in Texas
Rotary Drill Operators in Texas earn a median of $77,840 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($67,890)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 5,980
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,840; the top 10% earn over $121,470. Nationally the range is $47,010 to $101,860.
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Rotary Drill Operators pay in Texas
How much do rotary drill operators make in Texas?
The median is $77,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,840 and the top 10% earn over $121,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for rotary drill operators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 26 (+15% vs. the national median of $67,890). Living costs are not included.