How much does a rotary drill operator make in Oklahoma?
$55,160a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in Oklahoma. That is $26.52 an hour or $4,597 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.52
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,180Median: $55,160Highest 10%: $79,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,180 | $23.16 | |
| 25th | $50,200 | $24.13 | |
| Median | $55,160 | $26.52 | |
| 75th | $75,730 | $36.41 | |
| 90th | $79,910 | $38.42 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tulsa, OK | $56,160 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $55,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rotary drill operators.
| 19. Tennessee | $58,780 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $26.52 ($55,160 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $55,160 against $67,890 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for rotary drill operator pay?
Oklahoma ranks 22 of 26 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays rotary drill operators the most?
Tulsa, OK, with a median of $56,160 a year.
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.