How much does an Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V make in Colorado? The average Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V salary in Colorado is $226,200 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $193,600 and $240,900. 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.

Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $163,919 CO March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $193,600 CO March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $226,200 CO March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $240,900 CO March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $254,284 CO March 26, 2024
25% $193,600 10% $163,919 90% $254,284 75% $240,900 $226,200 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $225,668 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $221,013 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $212,368 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $214,806 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $212,368 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $231,654 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $226,334 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $227,442 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $210,594 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $223,452 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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