Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas in California
SOC 47-5012 · Construction and Extraction
460Jobs in California
$79,290Mean annual wage
4th of 26Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,880 | $23.98 |
| 25th percentile | $59,380 | $28.55 |
| Median (50th) | $65,520 | $31.50 |
| 75th percentile | $102,240 | $49.16 |
| 90th percentile | $120,130 | $57.75 |
| Mean | $79,290 | $38.12 |
Across 26 states with a published mean, the highest are Alaska ($94,040), New Mexico ($80,120), North Dakota ($79,670); the lowest are Kentucky ($41,720), Arkansas ($45,870), Louisiana ($55,220). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 460 | $79,290 | $65,520 |
| Arizona | 30 | $64,700 | $62,920 |
| Nevada | — | — | — |
| Oregon | — | — | — |