Well Driller Salary in the United States

Well Driller Salary

How much does a Well Driller make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Well Driller in the United States is $104,800. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,700 to $115,113, with most professionals earning between $89,325 and $124,502.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Well Driller Salary $89,325 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Well Driller Salary $96,700 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Well Driller Salary $104,800 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Well Driller Salary $115,113 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Well Driller Salary $124,502 US March 01, 2025
25% $96,700 10% $89,325 90% $124,502 75% $115,113 $104,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Well Driller

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Drilling Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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96700
115113
104800

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
100038
127734
112928
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Well Driller in the United States. The base salary for Well Driller ranges from $96,700 to $115,113 with the average base salary of $104,800. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,038 to $127,734 with the average total cash compensation of $112,928.

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