Drilling Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Drilling Technician make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Drilling Technician in the United States is $28 as of September 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $25 and $32. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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Adecco - 2 days ago
Field Service Technician
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ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
Structures Technician
Superior Skilled Trades - Hawthorne , CA
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ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
Repair Technician
Nelson - Irvine , CA
Repair Technician will be responsible for various types of medical electronic devices repairs, such as root canal measuring devices, ultrasonic scaling devices and high-speed drilling devices ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
AEROSPACE TECHNICIAN
Optimize Manpower Solutions, Inc. - New Orleans , LA
Aerospace Technician Perform advanced, specialized or prototype production operations of major ... drilling, cutting, as well as automated and manual · robotic assembly. · Perform all tasks ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
Licensed Fire Alarm Technician
TradeStar - Fort Worth , TX
Licensed Fire Alarm Technician TradeSTAR is seeking several Licensed Fire Alarm Technician for an ... Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors. * Test and repair circuits and ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago