How much does a Drill Rig Operator make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Drill Rig Operator in Newport News, VA is $68,051. While Salary.com is seeing that Drill Rig Operator salary in Newport News, VA can go up to $98,133 or down to $49,522, but most earn between $58,352 and $83,797. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drill Rig Operator in the United States.

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 $49,522 Newport News,VA December 01, 2024
25th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $58,352 Newport News,VA December 01, 2024
50th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $68,051 Newport News,VA December 01, 2024
75th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $83,797 Newport News,VA December 01, 2024
90th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $98,133 Newport News,VA December 01, 2024
25% $58,352 10% $49,522 90% $98,133 75% $83,797 $68,051 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

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83797
68051

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
58359
85912
70040
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 Newport News, VA. The base salary for Drill Rig Operator ranges from $58,352 to $83,797 with the average base salary of $68,051. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,359 to $85,912 with the average total cash compensation of $70,040.

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About Newport News, Virginia    Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United State....More

Newport News, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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