How much does a Drill Rig Operator make in Fayetteville, AR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drill Rig Operator in Fayetteville, AR is $65,905. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,512 to $81,154, with most professionals earning between $47,960 and $95,038.

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 $47,960 Fayetteville,AR March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $56,512 Fayetteville,AR March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $65,905 Fayetteville,AR March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $81,154 Fayetteville,AR March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $95,038 Fayetteville,AR March 01, 2025
25% $56,512 10% $47,960 90% $95,038 75% $81,154 $65,905 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Fayetteville, Arkansas    Fayetteville is the third-largest city in Arkansas and county seat of Washington County. The city is centrally located within the county and has been....More

Fayetteville, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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