How much does a rotary drill operator make in Tennessee?
$58,780a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in Tennessee. That is $28.26 an hour or $4,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.26
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,470Median: $58,780Highest 10%: $78,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| 25th | $52,700 | $25.34 | |
| Median | $58,780 | $28.26 | |
| 75th | $69,310 | $33.32 | |
| 90th | $78,480 | $37.73 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rotary drill operators.
| 16. Virginia | $61,410 |
| 17. Wyoming | $61,000 |
| 18. Kansas | $60,600 |
| 19. Tennessee | $58,780 |
| 20. North Carolina | $57,760 |
| 21. West Virginia | $57,020 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $55,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $28.26 ($58,780 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $58,780 against $67,890 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for rotary drill operator pay?
Tennessee ranks 19 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.