What are the main factors that influence a Drilling Operations Superintendent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Drilling Operations Superintendent's salary?

A Drilling Operations Superintendent's salary grows with experience: a Drilling Foreman (0-3 years)earns $129,788, a Drilling Operations Superintendent (3-5 years)earns $184,114, a Drilling and Production Director (5+ years)earns $245,948, a Senior Vice President of Drilling Operations (5+ years)earns $385,014,

What are the highest paying states for a Drilling Operations Superintendent?

Drilling Operations Superintendent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drilling Operations Superintendent roles are District of Columbia $206,000, California $205,200, Massachusetts $202,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drilling Operations Superintendent roles make?

Salaries for Drilling Operations Superintendent level roles vary by specialization: Drilling Operations Executive: $389,030; SVP of Drilling Operations: $389,021; Drilling Operations Director: $248,508; Drilling Operations Manager: $186,030; Oil and Gas Operations Superintendent: $158,000.

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Drilling Operations Superintendent Salary in Nevada

How much does a Drilling Operations Superintendent make in Nevada?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drilling Operations Superintendent in Nevada is $184,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $89.

However, a Drilling Operations Superintendent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $208,081
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $167,500 to $196,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $152,296

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Drilling Operations Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$196,700	$16,392	$3,783	$95
Average	$184,200	$15,350	$3,542	$89
25th Percentile	$167,500	$13,958	$3,221	$81

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Key Factors That Influence Drilling Operations Superintendent Salaries

A Drilling Operations Superintendent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Drilling Foreman	0-3 years	$129,788
Drilling Operations Superintendent	3-5 years	$184,114
Drilling and Production Director	5+ years	$245,948
Senior Vice President of Drilling Operations	5+ years	$385,014

How Do Drilling Operations Superintendent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Drilling Operations Superintendents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $206,000.
California: $205,200.
Massachusetts: $202,500.

District of Columbia $206,000 California $205,200 Massachusetts $202,500 Washington $201,800 New Jersey $201,700 Alaska $201,400 Connecticut $198,900 New York $197,800

Hawaii $194,500 Rhode Island $192,900 Maryland $191,900 Minnesota $190,400 Colorado $189,900 Illinois $189,700 Oregon $189,000 Delaware $188,400

New Hampshire $188,100 Virginia $187,400 Pennsylvania $185,200 Nevada $184,200 North Dakota $183,800 Michigan $183,300 Wisconsin $183,000 Vermont $182,600

Texas $181,500 Maine $181,400 Arizona $181,300 Ohio $181,200 Georgia $179,500 Indiana $178,600 Wyoming $178,500 Utah $178,200

Iowa $178,100 Kansas $177,200 Louisiana $176,900 North Carolina $176,800 Missouri $176,800 Florida $176,100 Montana $175,700 Nebraska $175,300

Kentucky $175,100 South Carolina $174,400 Tennessee $173,900 Idaho $173,700 New Mexico $172,400 Oklahoma $172,100 Alabama $171,000 South Dakota $169,100

Arkansas $168,100 West Virginia $167,600 Mississippi $166,000

Top Paying Cities for Drilling Operations Superintendents

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

The Lakes: $180,800
Alamo: $186,100
Henderson: $180,900

The Lakes, NV $180,800 Alamo, NV $186,100 Henderson, NV $180,900 Beatty, NV $186,300 Blue Diamond, NV $181,100 Boulder City, NV $181,300 Bunkerville, NV $185,100 Caliente, NV $185,500

Dyer, NV $186,100 Goldfield, NV $186,000 Hiko, NV $185,700 Indian Springs, NV $183,400 Jean, NV $182,500 Amargosa Valley, NV $186,200 Logandale, NV $184,900 Manhattan, NV $186,400

Mercury, NV $185,700 Mesquite, NV $186,200 Moapa, NV $183,400 Laughlin, NV $185,400 North Las Vegas, NV $180,800 Coyote Springs, NV $184,700 Cal Nev Ari, NV $184,600 Overton, NV $182,900

Pahrump, NV $185,000 Panaca, NV $185,300 Pioche, NV $185,300 Round Mountain, NV $186,100 Searchlight, NV $183,800 Silverpeak, NV $186,700 Tonopah, NV $186,100 Sloan, NV $180,900

Las Vegas, NV $180,800 Nellis Afb, NV $180,800 Ely, NV $186,100 Austin, NV $185,900 Baker, NV $185,300 Duckwater, NV $186,200 Eureka, NV $186,100 Lund, NV $186,000

Mc Gill, NV $186,300 Ruth, NV $186,700 Crystal Bay, NV $188,500 Dayton, NV $186,100 Denio, NV $185,600 Empire, NV $186,100 Fallon, NV $186,400 Fernley, NV $186,500

Gabbs, NV $186,100 Gardnerville, NV $186,600 Genoa, NV $186,200 Gerlach, NV $186,200 Glenbrook, NV $186,400 Golconda, NV $186,000 Hawthorne, NV $186,400 Imlay, NV $186,200

Lovelock, NV $186,400 Luning, NV $186,500 Mc Dermitt, NV $185,500 Mina, NV $186,100 Minden, NV $186,100 Nixon, NV $186,100 Orovada, NV $185,800 Paradise Valley, NV $186,000

Schurz, NV $186,200 Silver City, NV $185,800 Silver Springs, NV $186,500 Smith, NV $186,400 Sparks, NV $186,500 Sun Valley, NV $186,500 Valmy, NV $186,400 Verdi, NV $186,800

Virginia City, NV $185,900 Wadsworth, NV $186,400 Wellington, NV $186,400 Winnemucca, NV $186,300 Yerington, NV $186,300 Zephyr Cove, NV $186,600 Stateline, NV $186,700 Incline Village, NV $187,000

Reno, NV $186,500 Carson City, NV $185,600 Washoe Valley, NV $185,800 Elko, NV $186,500 Spring Creek, NV $186,500 Battle Mountain, NV $186,200 Crescent Valley, NV $186,100 Carlin, NV $186,300

Deeth, NV $186,100 Halleck, NV $186,100 Jackpot, NV $184,600 Jarbidge, NV $185,000 Lamoille, NV $186,200 Montello, NV $185,000 Mountain City, NV $185,500 Owyhee, NV $185,000

Ruby Valley, NV $186,000 Tuscarora, NV $185,900 Wells, NV $185,800 West Wendover, NV $186,000

Drilling Operations Superintendent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Drilling Operations Superintendent's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$167,500

Average $184,200/year

$196,700

$13,958

Average $15,350/month

$16,392

$3,221

Average $3,542/week

$3,783

$81

Average $89/hour

$95

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$196,700	$16,392	$3,783	$95
Average	$184,200	$15,350	$3,542	$89
25th Percentile	$167,500	$13,958	$3,221	$81

Drilling Operations Superintendent Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Drilling Operations Superintendent, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Drilling and Production Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $246,000 - a projected growth of 34% over your current level.

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