Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Salary in New Mexico
In New Mexico, rotary drill operators, oil and gas earn a median of $85,540 per year.
Median (New Mexico)
$85,540
Bottom 10%
$55,700
Top 10%
$99,250
Employed in New Mexico
650
How New Mexico compares
Refit analysis ·In New Mexico, rotary drill operators, oil and gas earn a median of $85,540 — 32% above the national median of $65,010. Locally the range runs $55,700 to $99,250. About 650 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New Mexico ranks #3 of 25 states for rotary drill operators, oil and gas pay — roughly the 92th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $99,470) by 16%. State employment of about 650 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$65,010
US bottom 10%
$42,750
US top 10%
$98,510
Skills that move pay in this role
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
- Active Learning
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