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

A Drilling Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a Drilling Supervisor (0-3 years)earns $130,747, a Drilling Operations Manager (3-5 years)earns $185,446, a Drilling Operations Director (5+ years)earns $247,643, an SVP of Drilling Operations (5+ years)earns $387,680,

What are the highest paying states for a Drilling Supervisor?

Drilling Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drilling Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $142,177, California $141,637, Massachusetts $139,750. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drilling Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Drilling Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Drilling Technician: $169,988; Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer II: $137,200; Drilling Foreman: $131,300; Drilling Operations Supervisor: $131,287; Drilling Superintendent: $129,808.

Drilling Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Drilling Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drilling Supervisor in Delaware is $130,042 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $168,972
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,884 to $150,419
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,637

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Drilling Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,419	$12,535	$2,893	$72
Average	$130,042	$10,837	$2,501	$63
25th Percentile	$119,884	$9,990	$2,305	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Drilling Supervisor Salaries

A Drilling Supervisor'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 Supervisor 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 Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $142,177.
California: $141,637.
Massachusetts: $139,750.

District of Columbia $142,177 California $141,637 Massachusetts $139,750 Washington $139,236 New Jersey $139,185 Alaska $139,005 Connecticut $137,233 New York $136,514

Hawaii $134,215 Rhode Island $133,137 Maryland $132,405 Minnesota $131,403 Colorado $131,018 Illinois $130,889 Oregon $130,401 Delaware $130,042

New Hampshire $129,816 Virginia $129,310 Pennsylvania $127,833 Nevada $127,088 North Dakota $126,844 Michigan $126,459 Wisconsin $126,318 Vermont $126,035

Texas $125,252 Maine $125,201 Arizona $125,124 Ohio $125,034 Georgia $123,852 Indiana $123,262 Wyoming $123,146 Utah $122,966

Iowa $122,889 Kansas $122,273 Louisiana $122,093 North Carolina $122,029 Missouri $122,003 Florida $121,502 Montana $121,233 Nebraska $120,976

Kentucky $120,835 South Carolina $120,321 Tennessee $120,000 Idaho $119,872 New Mexico $118,934 Oklahoma $118,729 Alabama $117,971 South Dakota $116,700

Arkansas $116,006 West Virginia $115,634 Mississippi $114,517

Top Paying Cities for Drilling Supervisors

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: $129,456
Little Creek: $130,404
Magnolia: $130,216

Lincoln, DE $129,456 Little Creek, DE $130,404 Magnolia, DE $130,216 Milford, DE $129,785 Marydel, DE $129,998 Millsboro, DE $128,913 Millville, DE $129,112 Milton, DE $129,336

Nassau, DE $129,429 Ocean View, DE $129,090 Rehoboth Beach, DE $129,338 Seaford, DE $129,411 Selbyville, DE $128,876 Smyrna, DE $130,494 Viola, DE $129,893 Woodside, DE $130,242

Bear, DE $129,942 Newark, DE $129,893 Claymont, DE $130,159 Delaware City, DE $130,023 Hockessin, DE $129,881 Kirkwood, DE $129,998 Middletown, DE $130,048 Montchanin, DE $129,911

New Castle, DE $129,930 Odessa, DE $130,112 Port Penn, DE $130,200 Rockland, DE $129,924 Saint Georges, DE $130,007 Townsend, DE $130,207 Winterthur, DE $129,939 Lewes, DE $129,386

Wilmington, DE $129,888 Dover, DE $130,404 Dover Afb, DE $129,717 Bethany Beach, DE $128,954 Bethel, DE $129,088 Bridgeville, DE $129,392 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,037 Cheswold, DE $130,362

Clayton, DE $130,365 Dagsboro, DE $128,864 Delmar, DE $128,658 Ellendale, DE $129,048 Felton, DE $129,775 Fenwick Island, DE $128,893 Frankford, DE $128,668 Frederica, DE $129,903

Georgetown, DE $128,815 Greenwood, DE $129,413 Harbeson, DE $128,953 Harrington, DE $129,610 Hartly, DE $130,014 Houston, DE $129,425 Kenton, DE $130,372 Laurel, DE $128,738

Yorklyn, DE $129,920

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

Understanding how a Drilling Supervisor'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 August 01, 2026

$119,884

Average $130,042/year

$150,419

$9,990

Average $10,837/month

$12,535

$2,305

Average $2,501/week

$2,893

$58

Average $63/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,419	$12,535	$2,893	$72
Average	$130,042	$10,837	$2,501	$63
25th Percentile	$119,884	$9,990	$2,305	$58

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Drilling Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Drilling Supervisor make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Drilling Supervisor Salaries

How Do Drilling Supervisor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Drilling Supervisors

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

Salaries of jobs related to Drilling Supervisor

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Cost of Living In Delaware

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