Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in South Carolina
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Carolina
$50,850
National Median
$65,010
Employment
40
Entry Level (10th)
$46,340
Top Earners (90th)
$69,550
How South Carolina Compares
South Carolina pays $14,160 less than the national median for rotary drill operators, oil and gass.
There are 0.016 rotary drill operators, oil and gas jobs per 1,000 workers in South Carolina (location quotient: 0.19).
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 |