How much does a Drill Rig Operator make in Wichita, KS?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drill Rig Operator in Wichita, KS is $65,771. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,665 to $74,239, with most professionals earning between $52,196 and $81,950.

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 $52,196 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $58,665 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $65,771 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $74,239 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $81,950 Wichita,KS April 01, 2025
25% $58,665 10% $52,196 90% $81,950 75% $74,239 $65,771 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Wichita, Kansas    Downtown Wichita is at 37°41′20″N 97°20′10″W / 37.68889°N 97.33611°W / 37.68889; -97.33611 (37.688888, −97.336111), at an elevation of 1,299 feet (....More

Wichita, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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