Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary
in Tulsa, OK
- Middle 50%
- $51,070–$64,590
- vs U.S. median
- -17%
- Metro rank
- #7 of 9
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in the Tulsa, OK metro earn a median of $56,160 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% below the U.S. median of $67,890 and 2% above the OK statewide median of $55,160. It ranks #7 of 9 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas pay in other OK metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $55,160 |
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What is the average Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Tulsa?
The BLS median is $56,160 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $51,070 and $64,590. The 10th percentile is $46,630 and the 90th is $81,870.
Is Tulsa a high-paying metro for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas?
That is 17% below the U.S. median of $67,890 and 2% above the OK statewide median of $55,160. It ranks #7 of 9 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas make an hour in Tulsa?
About $27.00 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $56,160 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.55–$31.05 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.