How much does a Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V make in Austin, TX? The average Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V salary in Austin, TX is $219,500 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $187,900 and $233,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $159,130 Austin,TX March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $187,900 Austin,TX March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $219,500 Austin,TX March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $233,800 Austin,TX March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $246,819 Austin,TX March 26, 2024
25% $187,900 10% $159,130 90% $246,819 75% $233,800 $219,500 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research into emerging technology in the field. Provides expert judgment for the design and implementation of oil and gas wells. Being an Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V requires a bachelor's degree. Recommends alterations to development and design to improve safety, costs, and efficiency. In addition, Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. May report to a manager or head of a unit/department. Working as an Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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