How much does a rotary drill operator make in Tyler?
$79,640a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $38.29 an hour or $6,637 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.29
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 18
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,880Median: $79,640Highest 10%: $82,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,880 | $24.94 | |
| 25th | $74,370 | $35.75 | |
| Median | $79,640 | $38.29 | |
| 75th | $79,640 | $38.29 | |
| 90th | $82,880 | $39.85 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators.
| Dallas, TX | $81,360 |
| Houston, TX | $79,450 |
| Midland, TX | $78,260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $63,310 |
| Odessa, TX | $59,560 |
| Abilene, TX | $56,540 |
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Salaries for every job in Tyler, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour in Tyler?
The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $38.29 ($79,640 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Tyler than the national average?
Yes: $79,640 against $67,890 nationally, 17% more.
How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $77,840, so Tyler pays 2% more.
Where does Tyler rank for rotary drill operator pay?
3 of 18 metro areas with data.
How much does a rotary drill operator make starting out in Tyler?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,880 or more.
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.