How much does a Vice President of Drilling Operations make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Vice President of Drilling Operations in the United States is $182 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $154 and $219. Hourly rate 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.

Vice President of Drilling Operations Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Vice President of Drilling Operations Salary $128 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Vice President of Drilling Operations Salary $154 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Vice President of Drilling Operations Salary $182 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Vice President of Drilling Operations Salary $219 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Vice President of Drilling Operations Salary $251 US March 26, 2024
25% $154 10% $128 90% $251 75% $219 $182 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Vice President of Drilling Operations plans and directs all aspects of the policies, practices, and procedures that affect drilling operations. Responsible for the overall drilling operations for an organization. Being a Vice President of Drilling Operations requires a bachelor's degree. Develops objectives and standards for drilling processes in order to ensure optimization and compliance with established standards and regulations. In addition, Vice President of Drilling Operations typically reports to top management. The Vice President of Drilling Operations manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Vice President of Drilling Operations typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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