Home / Compare / Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas vs. Construction Laborers Salary comparison Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas vs. Construction Laborers: Salary Comparison (2026) Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gass earn a median salary of $65,010/year, while Construction Laborerss earn $46,730/year - a difference of $18,280. Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gass earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
Construction Laborers
Median salary
$65,010
$46,730
Hourly rate
$31.26/hr
$22.47/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$42,750
$34,200
Senior level (90th %)
$98,510
$77,530
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
13,090
1,057,660
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Construction & Trades
Construction & Trades
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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