How much does a rotary drill operator make in Texas?
$77,840a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in Texas. That is $37.42 an hour or $6,487 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.42
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 5,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,840Median: $77,840Highest 10%: $121,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $60,770 | $29.22 | |
| Median | $77,840 | $37.42 | |
| 75th | $86,630 | $41.65 | |
| 90th | $121,500 | $58.40 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $81,360 |
| Tyler, TX | $79,640 |
| Houston, TX | $79,450 |
| Midland, TX | $78,260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $63,310 |
| Odessa, TX | $59,560 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $57,700 |
| Abilene, TX | $56,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rotary drill operators.
| 2. New Mexico | $82,780 |
| 3. Colorado | $79,830 |
| 4. Nebraska | $79,140 |
| 5. Texas | $77,840 |
| 6. North Dakota | $71,280 |
| 7. Utah | $70,400 |
| 8. Alabama | $67,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.42 ($77,840 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $77,840 against $67,890 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Texas rank for rotary drill operator pay?
Texas ranks 5 of 26 states.
Which city in Texas pays rotary drill operators the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $81,360 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.