What are the main factors that influence a Drilling Operations Director'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 Operations Director's salary?

A Drilling Operations Director's salary grows with experience: a Drilling Operations Supervisor (0-3 years)earns $132,609, a Drilling Operations Manager (3-5 years)earns $188,154, a Drilling Operations Director (5+ years)earns $251,457, an SVP of Drilling Operations (5+ years)earns $393,623,

What are the highest paying states for a Drilling Operations Director?

Drilling Operations Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drilling Operations Director roles are District of Columbia $274,922, California $273,879, Massachusetts $270,229. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drilling Operations Director roles make?

Salaries for Drilling Operations Director level roles vary by specialization: Drilling Operations Executive: $388,690; SVP of Drilling Operations: $388,687; Drilling and Production Director: $248,400; Drilling Operations Superintendent: $185,800; Drilling Operations Manager: $185,794.

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Drilling Operations Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Drilling Operations Director make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drilling Operations Director in Delaware is $251,457 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $121.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $275,856
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $230,963 to $264,229
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $212,305

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Drilling Operations Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$264,229	$22,019	$5,081	$127
Average	$251,457	$20,955	$4,836	$121
25th Percentile	$230,963	$19,247	$4,442	$111

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Key Factors That Influence Drilling Operations Director Salaries

A Drilling Operations Director'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 Operations Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Drilling Operations Director'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 Operations Supervisor (0-3 years): $132,609
Drilling Operations Manager (3-5 years): $188,154
Drilling Operations Director (5+ years): $251,457
SVP of Drilling Operations (5+ years): $393,623

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Drilling Operations Supervisor	0-3 years	$132,609
Drilling Operations Manager	3-5 years	$188,154
Drilling Operations Director	5+ years	$251,457
SVP of Drilling Operations	5+ years	$393,623

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How Do Drilling Operations Director 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 Operations Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $274,922.
California: $273,879.
Massachusetts: $270,229.

District of Columbia $274,922 California $273,879 Massachusetts $270,229 Washington $269,236 New Jersey $269,137 Alaska $268,789 Connecticut $265,362 New York $263,972

Hawaii $259,527 Rhode Island $257,442 Maryland $256,026 Minnesota $254,089 Colorado $253,345 Illinois $253,096 Oregon $252,153 Delaware $251,457

New Hampshire $251,020 Virginia $250,042 Pennsylvania $247,187 Nevada $245,746 North Dakota $245,275 Michigan $244,530 Wisconsin $244,257 Vermont $243,710

Texas $242,196 Maine $242,096 Arizona $241,947 Ohio $241,774 Georgia $239,489 Indiana $238,347 Wyoming $238,124 Utah $237,776

Iowa $237,627 Kansas $236,435 Louisiana $236,087 North Carolina $235,963 Missouri $235,914 Florida $234,945 Montana $234,424 Nebraska $233,927

Kentucky $233,654 South Carolina $232,661 Tennessee $232,040 Idaho $231,792 New Mexico $229,979 Oklahoma $229,582 Alabama $228,117 South Dakota $225,659

Arkansas $224,318 West Virginia $223,598 Mississippi $221,438

Top Paying Cities for Drilling Operations Directors

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: $260,247
Little Creek: $257,839
Magnolia: $258,907

Lincoln, DE $260,247 Little Creek, DE $257,839 Magnolia, DE $258,907 Milford, DE $260,247 Marydel, DE $256,870 Millsboro, DE $260,247 Millville, DE $261,986 Milton, DE $260,247

Nassau, DE $260,247 Ocean View, DE $261,986 Rehoboth Beach, DE $261,986 Seaford, DE $257,516 Selbyville, DE $261,986 Smyrna, DE $256,573 Viola, DE $258,907 Woodside, DE $258,162

Bear, DE $254,685 Newark, DE $254,785 Claymont, DE $254,983 Delaware City, DE $254,785 Hockessin, DE $254,983 Kirkwood, DE $254,785 Middletown, DE $256,051 Montchanin, DE $254,983

New Castle, DE $254,983 Odessa, DE $256,399 Port Penn, DE $254,089 Rockland, DE $254,983 Saint Georges, DE $254,785 Townsend, DE $256,026 Winterthur, DE $254,983 Lewes, DE $260,247

Wilmington, DE $254,983 Dover, DE $257,715 Dover Afb, DE $258,311 Bethany Beach, DE $261,986 Bethel, DE $257,516 Bridgeville, DE $260,247 Camden Wyoming, DE $257,988 Cheswold, DE $257,119

Clayton, DE $256,473 Dagsboro, DE $261,986 Delmar, DE $257,516 Ellendale, DE $260,247 Felton, DE $260,247 Fenwick Island, DE $261,986 Frankford, DE $261,986 Frederica, DE $260,247

Georgetown, DE $260,247 Greenwood, DE $260,247 Harbeson, DE $260,247 Harrington, DE $260,247 Hartly, DE $256,349 Houston, DE $260,247 Kenton, DE $256,473 Laurel, DE $257,516

Yorklyn, DE $254,983

Drilling Operations Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Drilling Operations Director'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.

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$230,963

Average $251,457/year

$264,229

$19,247

Average $20,955/month

$22,019

$4,442

Average $4,836/week

$5,081

$111

Average $121/hour

$127

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$264,229	$22,019	$5,081	$127
Average	$251,457	$20,955	$4,836	$121
25th Percentile	$230,963	$19,247	$4,442	$111

Drilling Operations Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Drilling Operations Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the SVP of Drilling Operations role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $393,623 - a projected growth of 57% over your current level.

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