How much does a rotary drill operator make in Michigan?
$54,020a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in Michigan. That is $25.97 an hour or $4,502 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.97
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,910Median: $54,020Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,910 | $19.67 | |
| 25th | $45,160 | $21.71 | |
| Median | $54,020 | $25.97 | |
| 75th | $75,690 | $36.39 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $50.00 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rotary drill operators.
| 20. North Carolina | $57,760 |
| 21. West Virginia | $57,020 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $55,160 |
| 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 Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $25.97 ($54,020 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $54,020 against $67,890 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Michigan rank for rotary drill operator pay?
Michigan ranks 23 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.