Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$99,470
National Median
$65,010
Employment
410
Entry Level (10th)
$42,320
Top Earners (90th)
$121,120
How California Compares
California pays $34,460 more than the national median for rotary drill operators, oil and gass.
There are 0.023 rotary drill operators, oil and gas jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.27).
Other States for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $86,750 | 170 |
| New Mexico | $85,540 | 650 |
| Minnesota | $79,760 | 50 |
| Alabama | $77,240 | 90 |
| Colorado | $76,290 | 200 |
| Arizona | $75,540 | 60 |
| Florida | $75,410 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $69,560 | 280 |
| Utah | $68,660 | 200 |
| Arkansas | $67,800 | 30 |
| Texas | $66,430 | 5,940 |
| Oklahoma | $65,080 | 1,570 |
| Mississippi | $62,410 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,350 | 440 |
| Ohio | $61,380 | 160 |
| Louisiana | $60,930 | 1,140 |
| Virginia | $59,750 | N/A |
| Kansas | $58,580 | 160 |
| West Virginia | $58,040 | 260 |
| Wyoming | $56,600 | 230 |