How much does a Drill Rig Operator make in Scranton, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drill Rig Operator in Scranton, PA is $68,437. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,683 to $84,272, with most professionals earning between $49,802 and $98,689.

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Drill Rig Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $49,802 Scranton,PA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $58,683 Scranton,PA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $68,437 Scranton,PA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $84,272 Scranton,PA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $98,689 Scranton,PA March 01, 2025
25% $58,683 10% $49,802 90% $98,689 75% $84,272 $68,437 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Scranton, PA. The base salary for Drill Rig Operator ranges from $58,683 to $84,272 with the average base salary of $68,437. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,690 to $86,400 with the average total cash compensation of $70,435.

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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