Highest-Paying States for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Alaska$85,470
- 2New Mexico$82,780
- 3Colorado$79,830
- 4Nebraska$79,140
- 5Texas$77,840
- 6North Dakota$71,280
- 7Utah$70,400
- 8Alabama$67,400
- 9Mississippi$67,290
- 10New York$67,000
- 11California$65,520
- 12Ohio$63,600
- 13Arizona$62,920
- 14Florida$61,970
- 15Pennsylvania$61,780