Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$85,540
National Median
$65,010
Employment
650
Entry Level (10th)
$55,700
Top Earners (90th)
$99,250
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $20,530 more than the national median for rotary drill operators, oil and gass.
There are 0.752 rotary drill operators, oil and gas jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 8.86).
Other States for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $99,470 | 410 |
| Alaska | $86,750 | 170 |
| 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 |