Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$65,010
↑ 26.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 26.7% since 2011 ($51,310 → $65,010)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $65,010
🦠COVID impact: Salary dropped 2.1% from 2019 to 2020 during the pandemic downturn.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,010 | +5.2% |
| 2023 | $61,770 | +11.8% |
| 2022 | $55,260 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | $56,380 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | $53,820 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | $54,980 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | $53,800 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | $53,980 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | $54,430 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | $54,310 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | $53,160 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | $51,570 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | $49,220 | -4.1% |
| 2011 | $51,310 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.