Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Oklahoma
Ranked #19 of 26 · OK
15.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,770 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $55,160
Employment 1,700
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,180P25 $50,200 Median $55,160P75 $75,730P90 $79,910
About 80% of rotary drill operators, oil and gass in Oklahoma earn between $48,180 and $79,910. 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 Oklahoma is $60,770, about 15.7% below the U.S. average ($72,130). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Oklahoma
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $69,050 | $66,280 | 120 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $64,110 | $68,660 | 100 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $60,130 | $60,640 | 110 |
| Tulsa, OK | $56,160 | $60,790 | 220 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $55,160 | $59,460 | 1,040 |