How much does an Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V make in Louisiana? The average Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V salary in Louisiana is $210,400 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $180,100 and $224,000. 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 $152,513 LA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $180,100 LA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $210,400 LA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $224,000 LA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $236,382 LA February 26, 2024
25% $180,100 10% $152,513 90% $236,382 75% $224,000 $210,400 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 Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $200,503 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $214,790 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $194,212 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $207,882 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $194,212 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $213,259 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $206,112 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $195,981 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $216,088 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $206,112 Date Updated February 26, 2024
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