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Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas average salary by city in Texas
- Houston$88,240
- Dallas$81,660
- Midland$80,720
- Tyler$74,770
- Odessa$68,690
- San Antonio$68,500
- Wichita Falls$60,910
- Abilene$60,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $88,240 | $79,450 | $65,240 | $70,907 | 99 |
| Dallas | $81,660 | $81,360 | $63,310 | $66,278 | 103 |
| Midland | $80,720 | $78,260 | $64,650 | $65,617 | 96 |
| Tyler | $74,770 | $79,640 | $74,370 | $61,431 | 92 |
| Odessa | $68,690 | $59,560 | $44,930 | $57,153 | 94 |
| San Antonio | $68,500 | $63,310 | $49,040 | $57,020 | 95 |
| Wichita Falls | $60,910 | $57,700 | $47,500 | $51,121 | 90 |
| Abilene | $60,060 | $56,540 | $56,160 | $50,438 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-5012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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