How much does an Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V make in Virginia? The average Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V salary in Virginia is $222,400 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $190,400 and $236,800. 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 $161,266 VA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $190,400 VA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $222,400 VA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $236,800 VA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V Salary $249,910 VA March 26, 2024
25% $190,400 10% $161,266 90% $249,910 75% $236,800 $222,400 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 Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $246,728 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $215,028 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $193,525 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $209,486 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $209,486 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $201,949 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $213,698 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $245,620 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $246,728 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $202,614 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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