How much does a rotary drill operator make in Virginia?
$61,410a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in Virginia. That is $29.52 an hour or $5,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.52
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,320Median: $61,410Highest 10%: $72,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| 25th | $55,830 | $26.84 | |
| Median | $61,410 | $29.52 | |
| 75th | $63,570 | $30.56 | |
| 90th | $72,070 | $34.65 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rotary drill operators.
| 13. Arizona | $62,920 |
| 14. Florida | $61,970 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $61,780 |
| 16. Virginia | $61,410 |
| 17. Wyoming | $61,000 |
| 18. Kansas | $60,600 |
| 19. Tennessee | $58,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $29.52 ($61,410 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $61,410 against $67,890 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Virginia rank for rotary drill operator pay?
Virginia ranks 16 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.