The median annual wage for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in Midland, TX is $64,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $66,070.
Pay spans roughly $38,500 at the 10th percentile to $89,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.03 per hour. An estimated 610 people work as rotary drill operators, oil and gas in Midland, TX.
| Median (annual) | $64,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $66,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.03 |
| 10th percentile | $38,500 |
| 90th percentile | $89,370 |
| Employment | 610 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.