Oil Rig Driller Career

*A job as an Oil Rig Driller falls under the broader career category of Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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.


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Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Ga Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$57,140

Median Hourly Wage

$27.47*

Total Employed Nationally

17,400


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.