Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in Texas

Median Salary

$77,840

per year

Hourly Rate

$37.43

per hour

Employment

5,980

in Texas

vs. National Avg

+14.7%

National: $67,890

📊 Compared to the national median of $67,890, Texas pays 14.7% MORE for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas positions.

Purchasing Power

$81,423

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

95.6

4% below national avg

Rent/Income

21%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Texas

10th

$47,840

25th

$60,770

Median

$77,840

75th

$86,630

90th

$121,470

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).