How much does a rotary drill operator make in Pennsylvania?
$61,780a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in Pennsylvania. That is $29.70 an hour or $5,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.70
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,770Median: $61,780Highest 10%: $86,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,770 | $29.22 | |
| 25th | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| Median | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 75th | $74,900 | $36.01 | |
| 90th | $86,780 | $41.72 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rotary drill operators.
| 12. Ohio | $63,600 |
| 13. Arizona | $62,920 |
| 14. Florida | $61,970 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $61,780 |
| 16. Virginia | $61,410 |
| 17. Wyoming | $61,000 |
| 18. Kansas | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.70 ($61,780 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $61,780 against $67,890 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for rotary drill operator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 15 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.