The median annual wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Farmington, NM is $76,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,140.
Pay spans roughly $61,150 at the 10th percentile to $81,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.00 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as rotary drill operators, oil and gas in Farmington, NM.
| Median (annual) | $76,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.00 |
| 10th percentile | $61,150 |
| 90th percentile | $81,900 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.