How much does a Drill Rig Operator make in Roanoke, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drill Rig Operator in Roanoke, VA is $65,486. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,411 to $73,918, with most professionals earning between $51,970 and $81,595.

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 $51,970 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $58,411 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $65,486 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $73,918 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $81,595 Roanoke,VA April 01, 2025
25% $58,411 10% $51,970 90% $81,595 75% $73,918 $65,486 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

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

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