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

A Drilling Manager's salary grows with experience: a Drilling Operations Supervisor (0-3 years)earns $135,113, a Drilling Manager (3-5 years)earns $191,707, a Drilling Operations Director (5+ years)earns $256,206, an SVP of Drilling Operations (5+ years)earns $401,056,

What are the highest paying states for a Drilling Manager?

Drilling Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drilling Manager roles are District of Columbia $200,579, California $199,818, Massachusetts $197,155. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drilling Manager roles make?

Salaries for Drilling Manager level roles vary by specialization: Drilling Engineer IV: $188,957; Drilling Operations Manager: $185,794; Drilling Engineering Manager: $181,599; Drilling Engineer III: $169,608; Drilling Engineer II: $136,886.

Drilling Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Drilling Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drilling Manager in Rhode Island is $187,826 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $90.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $213,169
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $169,194 to $201,092
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $152,232

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Drilling Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$201,092	$16,758	$3,867	$97
Average	$187,826	$15,652	$3,612	$90
25th Percentile	$169,194	$14,100	$3,254	$81

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Key Factors That Influence Drilling Manager Salaries

A Drilling 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 Do Drilling 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 Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $200,579.
California: $199,818.
Massachusetts: $197,155.

District of Columbia $200,579 California $199,818 Massachusetts $197,155 Washington $196,431 New Jersey $196,358 Alaska $196,105 Connecticut $193,605 New York $192,590

Hawaii $189,347 Rhode Island $187,826 Maryland $186,793 Minnesota $185,380 Colorado $184,837 Illinois $184,655 Oregon $183,967 Delaware $183,460

New Hampshire $183,141 Virginia $182,427 Pennsylvania $180,344 Nevada $179,293 North Dakota $178,949 Michigan $178,405 Wisconsin $178,206 Vermont $177,808

Texas $176,702 Maine $176,630 Arizona $176,521 Ohio $176,395 Georgia $174,728 Indiana $173,895 Wyoming $173,731 Utah $173,478

Iowa $173,369 Kansas $172,500 Louisiana $172,246 North Carolina $172,155 Missouri $172,119 Florida $171,413 Montana $171,032 Nebraska $170,670

Kentucky $170,471 South Carolina $169,746 Tennessee $169,293 Idaho $169,112 New Mexico $167,789 Oklahoma $167,500 Alabama $166,431 South Dakota $164,637

Arkansas $163,659 West Virginia $163,134 Mississippi $161,558

Top Paying Cities for Drilling 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:

Adamsville: $190,905
Albion: $187,735
Ashaway: $191,630

Adamsville, RI $190,905 Albion, RI $187,735 Ashaway, RI $191,630 Barrington, RI $187,735 Block Island, RI $190,634 Bradford, RI $191,503 Bristol, RI $187,554 Carolina, RI $189,945

Charlestown, RI $190,144 Chepachet, RI $187,373 Clayville, RI $187,554 Coventry, RI $187,373 West Greenwich, RI $187,246 East Greenwich, RI $187,500 Exeter, RI $191,503 Fiskeville, RI $187,735

Forestdale, RI $187,554 Foster, RI $187,246 Glendale, RI $187,246 Greene, RI $189,347 Greenville, RI $187,735 Harmony, RI $187,681 Harrisville, RI $187,373 Hope, RI $187,735

Hope Valley, RI $191,630 Hopkinton, RI $191,684 Jamestown, RI $189,764 Kenyon, RI $191,449 Little Compton, RI $190,833 Manville, RI $187,735 Mapleville, RI $187,246 Newport, RI $189,800

Middletown, RI $190,597 North Kingstown, RI $187,192 North Scituate, RI $187,681 Oakland, RI $187,427 Pascoag, RI $187,318 Pawtucket, RI $187,735 Central Falls, RI $187,735 Cumberland, RI $187,735

Lincoln, RI $187,735 Portsmouth, RI $189,039 Prudence Island, RI $187,373 Rockville, RI $191,684 Saunderstown, RI $189,873 Shannock, RI $191,394 Slatersville, RI $187,554 Slocum, RI $189,873

Tiverton, RI $190,960 Wakefield, RI $189,673 Kingston, RI $189,710 Narragansett, RI $189,746 Peace Dale, RI $189,673 Warren, RI $187,681 Warwick, RI $187,735 Westerly, RI $191,739

West Kingston, RI $189,818 West Warwick, RI $187,735 Wood River Junction, RI $191,503 Woonsocket, RI $187,554 North Smithfield, RI $187,681 Wyoming, RI $191,449 Providence, RI $187,735 Cranston, RI $187,735

North Providence, RI $187,735 East Providence, RI $187,735 Riverside, RI $187,735 Rumford, RI $187,735 Smithfield, RI $187,735 Johnston, RI $187,735

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

Understanding how a Drilling 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

$169,194

Average $187,826/year

$201,092

$14,100

Average $15,652/month

$16,758

$3,254

Average $3,612/week

$3,867

$81

Average $90/hour

$97

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$201,092	$16,758	$3,867	$97
Average	$187,826	$15,652	$3,612	$90
25th Percentile	$169,194	$14,100	$3,254	$81

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