As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Driller in Oakland, CA is $97,715, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,879 weekly, or $8,143 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Driller in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Driller in Oakland, CA vary widely, spanning from $70,524 to $111,681. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,482) and 75th percentile ($105,026), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,681 per year. This $21,544 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Oakland Driller often earn 10.7% higher than national averages. However, Oakland currently ranks 6 statewide for Driller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Energy & Utilities to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Driller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Driller Salary $70,524 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Driller Salary $83,482 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Driller Salary $97,715 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Driller Salary $105,026 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Driller Salary $111,681 Oakland, CA June 01, 2026
25% $83,482 10% $70,524 90% $111,681 75% $105,026 $97,715 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 Driller in Oakland, CA. The base salary for Driller ranges from $83,482 to $105,026 with the average base salary of $97,715. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,248 to $128,430 with the average total cash compensation of $104,700.

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About Oakland, California    Oakland is in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay. In 1991 the City Hall tower was at 37°48′19″N 122°16′21″W / 37.805302°N 122.272539°W / 3....More

Oakland, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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