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Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas vs. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gass earn a median salary of $65,010/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn $78,690/year - a difference of $13,680. First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Median salary
$65,010
$78,690
Hourly rate
$31.26/hr
$37.83/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$42,750
$51,290
Senior level (90th %)
$98,510
$126,690
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
13,090
806,080
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Construction & Trades
Construction & Trades
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