Top Drilling Operations Executive Salary in the United States

Top Drilling Operations Executive Salary

How much does a Top Drilling Operations Executive make in the United States? The average Top Drilling Operations Executive salary in the United States is $341,158 as of May 28, 2020, but the range typically falls between $287,750 and $408,776. Salary ranges 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. 

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25% $287,750 10% $239,125 90% $470,338 75% $408,776 $341,158 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Top Drilling Operations Executive

Top Drilling Operations Executive is responsible for the overall drilling operations for an organization. Plans and directs all aspects of the policies, practices, and procedures that affect drilling operations. Being a Top Drilling Operations Executive develops objectives and standards for drilling processes in order to ensure optimization and compliance with established standards and regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Top Drilling Operations Executive typically reports to top management. The Top Drilling Operations Executive 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. To be a Top Drilling Operations Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., an exploration and production company, focuses on the extraction of onshore oil and related liquids-rich natural gas in the United States. The company's primary oil and liquids-weighted assets are located in the Wattenberg Field in Colorado. As of December 31, 2018, it had proved reserves of... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2018
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Top Drilling Operations Executive Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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