As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Well Driller in Pittsburgh, PA is $108,368, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,084 weekly, or $9,031 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Well Driller in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Well Driller in Pittsburgh, PA vary widely, spanning from $86,523 to $123,331. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($96,933) and 75th percentile ($116,200), while top earners (90th percentile) make $123,331 per year. This $19,267 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pittsburgh Well Driller often earn 2.2% lower than national averages. However, Pittsburgh currently ranks 447 statewide for Well Driller job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Well Driller Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Well Driller Salary $86,523 Pittsburgh, PA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Well Driller Salary $96,933 Pittsburgh, PA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Well Driller Salary $108,368 Pittsburgh, PA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Well Driller Salary $116,200 Pittsburgh, PA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Well Driller Salary $123,331 Pittsburgh, PA August 01, 2026
25% $96,933 10% $86,523 90% $123,331 75% $116,200 $108,368 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Well Driller in Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Well Driller ranges from $96,933 to $116,200 with the average base salary of $108,368. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,402 to $135,847 with the average total cash compensation of $120,707.

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