Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.
SOC: 47-5012.00
Common Job Titles
Daylight DrillerDrill OperatorDrillerTool Pusher
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
13,090
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $42,750 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $98,510 |
| Workers on average earn | $70,080 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mechanical3.9/5
- Mathematics3.8/5
- Administration and Management3.3/5
- Education and Training3.2/5
- Personnel and Human Resources3.1/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordPythonSAP softwareSalesforce software
Technology Skills
CAPSHER Technology SureTecDrillingsoftware DrillProDrillingsoftware Tubular DatabasePason WellView Field SolutionSchlumberger Petrel E&PStructure query language SQL
Tools & Equipment
Accumulator systemsAdapter spoolsAir hoistsCement pumping equipmentChain driven draw worksChoke manifoldsClaw hammersDouble studded adapters