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How much does a Drill Operator make in South Dakota? The average Drill Operator salary in South Dakota is $49,600 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $42,400 and $60,400. 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 $35,845 SD March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $42,400 SD March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $49,600 SD March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $60,400 SD March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $70,233 SD March 26, 2024
25% $42,400 10% $35,845 90% $70,233 75% $60,400 $49,600 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $48,180 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $46,363 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $49,171 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $45,537 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $45,537 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $45,537 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $48,841 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $49,171 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $48,180 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $47,354 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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