Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in North Carolina
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in North Carolina
$43,950
National Median
$65,010
Employment
70
Entry Level (10th)
$32,610
Top Earners (90th)
$77,330
How North Carolina Compares
North Carolina pays $21,060 less than the national median for rotary drill operators, oil and gass.
There are 0.014 rotary drill operators, oil and gas jobs per 1,000 workers in North Carolina (location quotient: 0.17).
Other States for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $99,470 | 410 |
| 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 |