Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager in the United States is $181,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $87.

However, an Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $219,236
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $170,300 to $201,300
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $160,012
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Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $201,300 $16,775 $3,871 $97
Average $181,600 $15,133 $3,492 $87
25th Percentile $170,300 $14,192 $3,275 $82
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Key Factors That Influence Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager Salaries

An Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager'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.

How Experience Level Affects Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer II (2-4 years): $136,886
  • Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer III (4-7 years): $169,608
  • Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer IV (7+ years): $188,957
  • Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V (7-10 years): $225,746
  • Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager (10+ years): $181,599
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer II2-4 years$136,886
Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer III4-7 years$169,608
Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer IV7+ years$188,957
Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer V7-10 years$225,746
Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager10+ years$181,599
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Top Paying Cities for Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $229,100
  • San Francisco: $226,800
  • Oakland: $221,800

Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager'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 January 01, 2026

Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

For an Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Reservoir Engineering Vice President role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $338,500 - a projected growth of 86% over your current level.

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