Highest-paying cities for rotary drill operators, oil and gas
Anchorage, AK leads at $85,470 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $85,470 | $63,610–$107,870 |
| Dallas, TX | $81,360 | $63,310–$90,910 |
| Tyler, TX | $79,640 | $74,370–$79,640 |
| Houston, TX | $79,450 | $65,240–$99,240 |
| Midland, TX | $78,260 | $64,650–$86,630 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $75,660 | $59,710–$108,850 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $69,120 | $68,270–$80,560 |
| Canton, OH | $63,600 | $63,020–$78,990 |
| San Antonio, TX | $63,310 | $49,040–$79,080 |
| Farmington, NM | $62,730 | $62,720–$79,570 |
| Odessa, TX | $59,560 | $44,930–$78,720 |
| Casper, WY | $57,750 | $47,900–$96,400 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $57,700 | $47,500–$73,070 |
| Abilene, TX | $56,540 | $56,160–$71,070 |
| Tulsa, OK | $56,160 | $51,070–$64,590 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $55,160 | $50,200–$65,620 |
| Charleston, WV | $51,380 | $46,730–$58,140 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,190 | $31,990–$49,190 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.