Rotary Drill Operator salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A rotary drill operator earns a median of $67,890 a year ($32.64 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $72,130. About 12,600 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $67,890
- Gross pay
- $2,611.15
- Federal income tax
- −$234.84
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$161.89
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$37.86
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,176.56
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $67,890
- Federal
- $6,106
- FICA
- $5,194
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $56,591
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 47-5012). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $32.64; the average is $34.68.
What is the salary range for a rotary drill operator?
The bottom 10% earn under $47,010 and the top 10% earn over $101,860 a year.
How much is $67,890 after taxes?
About $56,591 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $53,502 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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