How much does a Drill Rig Operator make in Tulsa, OK?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drill Rig Operator in Tulsa, OK is $66,887. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,661 to $75,500, with most professionals earning between $53,082 and $83,341.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Drill Rig Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $53,082 Tulsa,OK April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $59,661 Tulsa,OK April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $66,887 Tulsa,OK April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $75,500 Tulsa,OK April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $83,341 Tulsa,OK April 01, 2025
25% $59,661 10% $53,082 90% $83,341 75% $75,500 $66,887 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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66887

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75500
66887
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drill Rig Operator in Tulsa, OK. The base salary for Drill Rig Operator ranges from $59,661 to $75,500 with the average base salary of $66,887. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,661 to $75,500 with the average total cash compensation of $66,887.

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About Tulsa, Oklahoma    Tulsa is located in the northeastern corner of Oklahoma, 99 miles (159 km) northeast of Oklahoma City; situated between the edge of the Great Plains a....More

Tulsa, Oklahoma  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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