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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drill Rig Operator in Little Rock, AR is $65,371. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,055 to $80,498, with most professionals earning between $47,573 and $94,270.

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 $47,573 Little Rock,AR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $56,055 Little Rock,AR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $65,371 Little Rock,AR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $80,498 Little Rock,AR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $94,270 Little Rock,AR April 01, 2025
25% $56,055 10% $47,573 90% $94,270 75% $80,498 $65,371 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Average Base Salary

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56055
80498
65371

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
56062
82529
67283
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 Little Rock, AR. The base salary for Drill Rig Operator ranges from $56,055 to $80,498 with the average base salary of $65,371. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,062 to $82,529 with the average total cash compensation of $67,283.

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About Little Rock, Arkansas    Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611°N 92.33111°W / 34.73611; -92.33111 (34.736009, −92.331122). According to the United Stat....More

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

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