Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.
Common Job Titles
- Daylight Driller
- Drill Operator
- Driller
- Tool Pusher
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
13,090
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $42,750. 25th percentile: U.S. $52,600. 50th percentile: U.S. $65,010. 75th percentile: U.S. $81,550. 90th percentile: U.S. $98,510. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $42,750 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $98,510 |
| Workers on average earn | $70,080 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mechanical3.9/5
- Mathematics3.8/5
- Administration and Management3.3/5
- Education and Training3.2/5
- Personnel and Human Resources3.1/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Python
- SAP software
- Salesforce software
Technology Skills
- CAPSHER Technology SureTec
- Drillingsoftware DrillPro
- Drillingsoftware Tubular Database
- Pason WellView Field Solution
- Schlumberger Petrel E&P
- Structure query language SQL
Tools & Equipment
- Accumulator systems
- Adapter spools
- Air hoists
- Cement pumping equipment
- Chain driven draw works
- Choke manifolds
- Claw hammers
- Double studded adapters