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Rotary Drill Operators Salary in Virginia

Rotary Drill Operators in Virginia earn a median of $61,410 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$61,410
vs. U.S. median
−10% ($67,890)
Rank among states
16 of 26
Jobs in the state
110

Pay range in Virginia

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,320; the top 10% earn over $72,070. Nationally the range is $47,010 to $101,860.

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Rotary Drill Operators pay in Virginia

How much do rotary drill operators make in Virginia?

The median is $61,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,320 and the top 10% earn over $72,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Virginia a good state for rotary drill operators?

On pay alone it ranks 16 of 26 (−10% 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