The median annual wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Louisiana is $60,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,710.
Pay spans roughly $31,190 at the 10th percentile to $81,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.29 per hour. An estimated 1,140 people work as rotary drill operators, oil and gas in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $60,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.29 |
| 10th percentile | $31,190 |
| 90th percentile | $81,830 |
| Employment | 1,140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.