Highest-paying states for rotary drill operators, oil and gas
Alaska 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $85,470 | $77,640–$107,870 |
| New Mexico | $82,780 | $62,730–$91,390 |
| Colorado | $79,830 | $69,120–$86,780 |
| Nebraska | $79,140 | $57,020–$86,390 |
| Texas | $77,840 | $60,770–$86,630 |
| North Dakota | $71,280 | $60,310–$101,490 |
| Alabama | $67,400 | $50,790–$91,810 |
| Mississippi | $67,290 | $45,900–$67,590 |
| New York | $67,000 | $57,610–$81,710 |
| California | $65,520 | $59,380–$102,240 |
| Ohio | $63,600 | $49,000–$73,430 |
| Arizona | $62,920 | $35,980–$99,920 |
| Florida | $61,970 | $59,900–$63,520 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,780 | $61,530–$74,900 |
| Virginia | $61,410 | $55,830–$63,570 |
| Wyoming | $61,000 | $48,670–$96,400 |
| Kansas | $60,600 | $33,900–$77,380 |
| Tennessee | $58,780 | $52,700–$69,310 |
| North Carolina | $57,760 | $36,680–$60,990 |
| West Virginia | $57,020 | $47,840–$60,450 |
| Oklahoma | $55,160 | $50,200–$75,730 |
| Michigan | $54,020 | $45,160–$75,690 |
| Louisiana | $49,410 | $44,170–$70,180 |
| Kentucky | $38,520 | $37,060–$42,670 |
| Arkansas | $37,700 | $37,430–$48,600 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.