As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Driller in Portsmouth, NH is $84,250, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,620 weekly, or $7,021 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Driller in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Driller in Portsmouth, NH vary widely, spanning from $60,705 to $95,991. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,926) and 75th percentile ($90,396), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,991 per year. This $18,470 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, Portsmouth Driller often earn 4.2% higher than national averages. However, Portsmouth currently ranks 206 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 $60,705 Portsmouth, NH January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Driller Salary $71,926 Portsmouth, NH January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Driller Salary $84,250 Portsmouth, NH January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Driller Salary $90,396 Portsmouth, NH January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Driller Salary $95,991 Portsmouth, NH January 01, 2026
25% $71,926 10% $60,705 90% $95,991 75% $90,396 $84,250 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Portsmouth, New Hampshire    Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 21,233, and in 2017 the estimate....More

Portsmouth, New Hampshire  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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