How much does a rotary drill operator make in Dallas?
$81,360a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $39.12 an hour or $6,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.12
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 18
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,990Median: $81,360Highest 10%: $111,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 25th | $63,310 | $30.44 | |
| Median | $81,360 | $39.12 | |
| 75th | $90,910 | $43.71 | |
| 90th | $111,700 | $53.70 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators.
| Tyler, TX | $79,640 |
| Houston, TX | $79,450 |
| Midland, TX | $78,260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $63,310 |
| Odessa, TX | $59,560 |
| Abilene, TX | $56,540 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $108,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,230 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $69,020 |
| Extraction Worker | $66,910 |
| Plumber | $61,250 |
| Service Unit Operator | $60,870 |
| Earth Driller | $60,670 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $59,400 |
| Electrician | $59,010 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $56,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $39.12 ($81,360 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $81,360 against $67,890 nationally, 20% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $77,840, so Dallas pays 5% more.
Where does Dallas rank for rotary drill operator pay?
2 of 18 metro areas with data.
How much does a rotary drill operator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,700 or more.
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.