Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in North Dakota
Ranked #3 of 26 · ND
10.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $79,670 ≈ $38/hr
Median annual salary $71,280
Employment 230
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $52,280P25 $60,310 Median $71,280P75 $101,490P90 $104,970
About 80% of rotary drill operators, oil and gass in North Dakota earn between $52,280 and $104,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean rotary drill operators, oil and gas salary in North Dakota is $79,670, about 10.5% above the U.S. average ($72,130). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $71,280 | $79,820 | 190 |