How much does a Drill Rig Operator make in Wilmington, DE?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drill Rig Operator in Wilmington, DE is $75,454. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,700 to $92,913, with most professionals earning between $54,909 and $108,809.

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 $54,909 Wilmington,DE March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $64,700 Wilmington,DE March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $75,454 Wilmington,DE March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $92,913 Wilmington,DE March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $108,809 Wilmington,DE March 01, 2025
25% $64,700 10% $54,909 90% $108,809 75% $92,913 $75,454 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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64700
92913
75454

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
64708
95259
77658
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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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