Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas salary in Grand Junction, CO
SOC 47-5012 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$69,120
per year in Grand Junction, CO
Middle half
$68,270–$80,560
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
30
in Grand Junction, CO
Concentration
6.12×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Grand Junction, CO
$69,120
published median
United States
$67,890
1.8% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
7th
18 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Colorado ($79,830). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $69,120 median has purchasing power comparable to about $72,395 nationally. Grand Junction, CO's BEA regional price parity is 95.5 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Grand Junction, CO.
$53,340$81,780
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- No formal educational credential
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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