What are the main factors that influence a Drilling Engineering Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Drilling Engineering Manager's salary?

A Drilling Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Drilling Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $138,701, a Drilling Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $171,864, a Drilling Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $191,424, a Drilling Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $228,668, a Drilling Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $183,934,

What are the highest paying states for a Drilling Engineering Manager?

Drilling Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drilling Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $201,097, California $200,335, Massachusetts $197,665. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drilling Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Drilling Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Drilling Engineer V: $225,800; Drilling Engineer IV: $189,023; Drilling Operations Manager: $185,918; Oil & Gas Drilling Engineering Manager: $181,700; Drilling Manager: $181,276.

Drilling Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Drilling Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drilling Engineering Manager in Delaware is $183,934 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $88.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $219,972
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $171,123 to $202,797
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $159,460

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Drilling Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$202,797	$16,900	$3,900	$97
Average	$183,934	$15,328	$3,537	$88
25th Percentile	$171,123	$14,260	$3,291	$82

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Key Factors That Influence Drilling Engineering Manager Salaries

A 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 Drilling Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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:

Drilling Engineer II (2-4 years): $138,701
Drilling Engineer III (4-7 years): $171,864
Drilling Engineer IV (7+ years): $191,424
Drilling Engineer V (7-10 years): $228,668
Drilling Engineering Manager (10+ years): $183,934

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Drilling Engineer II	2-4 years	$138,701
Drilling Engineer III	4-7 years	$171,864
Drilling Engineer IV	7+ years	$191,424
Drilling Engineer V	7-10 years	$228,668
Drilling Engineering Manager	10+ years	$183,934

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How Do Drilling Engineering Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Drilling Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $201,097.
California: $200,335.
Massachusetts: $197,665.

District of Columbia $201,097 California $200,335 Massachusetts $197,665 Washington $196,938 New Jersey $196,866 Alaska $196,611 Connecticut $194,105 New York $193,088

Hawaii $189,837 Rhode Island $188,311 Maryland $187,276 Minnesota $185,859 Colorado $185,314 Illinois $185,132 Oregon $184,442 Delaware $183,934

New Hampshire $183,614 Virginia $182,898 Pennsylvania $180,810 Nevada $179,756 North Dakota $179,411 Michigan $178,866 Wisconsin $178,666 Vermont $178,267

Texas $177,159 Maine $177,086 Arizona $176,977 Ohio $176,850 Georgia $175,179 Indiana $174,344 Wyoming $174,180 Utah $173,926

Iowa $173,817 Kansas $172,945 Louisiana $172,691 North Carolina $172,600 Missouri $172,564 Florida $171,855 Montana $171,474 Nebraska $171,111

Kentucky $170,911 South Carolina $170,184 Tennessee $169,730 Idaho $169,549 New Mexico $168,223 Oklahoma $167,932 Alabama $166,861 South Dakota $165,063

Arkansas $164,082 West Virginia $163,555 Mississippi $161,975

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $190,363
Little Creek: $188,601
Magnolia: $189,382

Lincoln, DE $190,363 Little Creek, DE $188,601 Magnolia, DE $189,382 Milford, DE $190,363 Marydel, DE $187,893 Millsboro, DE $190,363 Millville, DE $191,635 Milton, DE $190,363

Nassau, DE $190,363 Ocean View, DE $191,635 Rehoboth Beach, DE $191,635 Seaford, DE $188,365 Selbyville, DE $191,635 Smyrna, DE $187,675 Viola, DE $189,382 Woodside, DE $188,838

Bear, DE $186,295 Newark, DE $186,367 Claymont, DE $186,513 Delaware City, DE $186,367 Hockessin, DE $186,513 Kirkwood, DE $186,367 Middletown, DE $187,294 Montchanin, DE $186,513

New Castle, DE $186,513 Odessa, DE $187,548 Port Penn, DE $185,859 Rockland, DE $186,513 Saint Georges, DE $186,367 Townsend, DE $187,276 Winterthur, DE $186,513 Lewes, DE $190,363

Wilmington, DE $186,513 Dover, DE $188,511 Dover Afb, DE $188,947 Bethany Beach, DE $191,635 Bethel, DE $188,365 Bridgeville, DE $190,363 Camden Wyoming, DE $188,710 Cheswold, DE $188,075

Clayton, DE $187,603 Dagsboro, DE $191,635 Delmar, DE $188,365 Ellendale, DE $190,363 Felton, DE $190,363 Fenwick Island, DE $191,635 Frankford, DE $191,635 Frederica, DE $190,363

Georgetown, DE $190,363 Greenwood, DE $190,363 Harbeson, DE $190,363 Harrington, DE $190,363 Hartly, DE $187,512 Houston, DE $190,363 Kenton, DE $187,603 Laurel, DE $188,365

Yorklyn, DE $186,513

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

Understanding how a 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 March 01, 2026

$171,123

Average $183,934/year

$202,797

$14,260

Average $15,328/month

$16,900

$3,291

Average $3,537/week

$3,900

$82

Average $88/hour

$97

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$202,797	$16,900	$3,900	$97
Average	$183,934	$15,328	$3,537	$88
25th Percentile	$171,123	$14,260	$3,291	$82

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