How much does a Drill Rig Operator make in Columbia, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drill Rig Operator in Columbia, SC is $67,062. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,504 to $82,580, with most professionals earning between $48,802 and $96,707.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Drill Rig Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $48,802 Columbia,SC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $57,504 Columbia,SC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $67,062 Columbia,SC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $82,580 Columbia,SC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $96,707 Columbia,SC March 01, 2025
25% $57,504 10% $48,802 90% $96,707 75% $82,580 $67,062 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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57504
82580
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57511
84665
69021
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 Columbia, SC. The base salary for Drill Rig Operator ranges from $57,504 to $82,580 with the average base salary of $67,062. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,511 to $84,665 with the average total cash compensation of $69,021.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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