Drill Rig Operator Salary in Buffalo, New York

Drill Rig Operator Salary in Buffalo, NY

How much does a Drill Rig Operator make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drill Rig Operator in Buffalo, NY is $68,801. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,368 to $77,660, with most professionals earning between $54,601 and $85,726.

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Drill Rig Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $54,601 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $61,368 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $68,801 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $77,660 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $85,726 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
25% $61,368 10% $54,601 90% $85,726 75% $77,660 $68,801 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drill Rig Operator in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Drill Rig Operator ranges from $61,368 to $77,660 with the average base salary of $68,801. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,368 to $77,660 with the average total cash compensation of $68,801.

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

Buffalo, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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