As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Well Driller in Rio Rancho, NM is $104,161, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,003 weekly, or $8,680 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Well Driller in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Well Driller in Rio Rancho, NM vary widely, spanning from $82,931 to $118,636. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,049) and 75th percentile ($111,738), while top earners (90th percentile) make $118,636 per year. This $18,689 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, Rio Rancho Well Driller often earn 1.2% lower than national averages. However, Rio Rancho currently ranks 613 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 $82,931 Rio Rancho, NM January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Well Driller Salary $93,049 Rio Rancho, NM January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Well Driller Salary $104,161 Rio Rancho, NM January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Well Driller Salary $111,738 Rio Rancho, NM January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Well Driller Salary $118,636 Rio Rancho, NM January 01, 2026
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    Well Driller

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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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 Rio Rancho, NM. The base salary for Well Driller ranges from $93,049 to $111,738 with the average base salary of $104,161. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $100,722 to $128,596 with the average total cash compensation of $114,266.

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About Rio Rancho, New Mexico    Rio Rancho (Spanish: Río Rancho) is the largest city and economic hub of Sandoval County in the U.S. state of New Mexico. A small portion of the city ....More

Rio Rancho, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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