Drilling Rig Operator Salary
Reported under the Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas occupation.
Median annual
$67,890
Median hourly
$33
Average annual
$72,130
Typical range
$47,010–$101,860
Pay distribution
10th$47,010
25th$53,810
Median$67,890
75th$81,360
90th$101,860
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- Hourly
- $32.64
- Daily
- $261
- Weekly
- $1,306
- Bi-weekly
- $2,611
- Monthly
- $5,658
- Annual
- $67,890
$67,890 a year is around the 50th percentile for Drilling Rig Operators. The median is $67,890.
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