How much does a rotary drill operator make in Arkansas?
$37,700a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in Arkansas. That is $18.13 an hour or $3,142 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.13
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,430Median: $37,700Highest 10%: $74,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,430 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $37,430 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| 75th | $48,600 | $23.37 | |
| 90th | $74,560 | $35.85 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rotary drill operators.
| 23. Michigan | $54,020 |
| 24. Louisiana | $49,410 |
| 25. Kentucky | $38,520 |
| 26. Arkansas | $37,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $18.13 ($37,700 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $37,700 against $67,890 nationally, 44% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for rotary drill operator pay?
Arkansas ranks 26 of 26 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.