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How much does a Drill Operator make in District of Columbia? The average Drill Operator salary in District of Columbia is $61,300 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $52,500 and $74,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Drill Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $44,488 DC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $52,500 DC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $61,300 DC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $74,800 DC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $87,091 DC March 26, 2024
25% $52,500 10% $44,488 90% $87,091 75% $74,800 $61,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Drill Operator ensures that all crew are at the rig and ready to work at scheduled time. Responsible for operation of the rig, crew, and equipment and for ensuring customer satisfaction with all services rendered. Being a Drill Operator maintains a safe working environment and ensures compliance of applicable regulations and policies. Maintains productivity standards for all rig functions. In addition, Drill Operator may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Drill Operator supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Working as a Drill Operator typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Drill Operator

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Drilling Crew Foreman

    5 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $61,285 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $61,285 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $61,285 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $61,285 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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