How much does a rotary drill operator make in Mississippi?
$67,290a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in Mississippi. That is $32.35 an hour or $5,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.35
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,170Median: $67,290Highest 10%: $98,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,170 | $17.39 | |
| 25th | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| Median | $67,290 | $32.35 | |
| 75th | $67,590 | $32.50 | |
| 90th | $98,160 | $47.19 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rotary drill operators.
| 6. North Dakota | $71,280 |
| 7. Utah | $70,400 |
| 8. Alabama | $67,400 |
| 9. Mississippi | $67,290 |
| 10. New York | $67,000 |
| 11. California | $65,520 |
| 12. Ohio | $63,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $32.35 ($67,290 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $67,290 against $67,890 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for rotary drill operator pay?
Mississippi ranks 9 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.