How much does a Drill Rig Operator make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Drill Rig Operator in Rapid City, SD is $63,955. While Salary.com is seeing that Drill Rig Operator salary in Rapid City, SD can go up to $92,226 or down to $46,541, but most earn between $54,840 and $78,753. 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 $46,541 Rapid City,SD December 01, 2024
25th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $54,840 Rapid City,SD December 01, 2024
50th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $63,955 Rapid City,SD December 01, 2024
75th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $78,753 Rapid City,SD December 01, 2024
90th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $92,226 Rapid City,SD December 01, 2024
25% $54,840 10% $46,541 90% $92,226 75% $78,753 $63,955 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 Total Cash Compensation

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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 Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Drill Rig Operator ranges from $54,840 to $78,753 with the average base salary of $63,955. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,846 to $80,741 with the average total cash compensation of $65,824.

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About Rapid City, South Dakota    Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 ....More

Rapid City, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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