How much does a Drilling Technician make? The average Drilling Technician salary is $158,477 as of June 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $139,459 and $174,051. Salary ranges 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. 

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An environmental drilling technician is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties to include, but are not limited to: * Site clean-up * Fueling vehicles and equipment
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 49 days ago
Job Scope The MPD Technicians are required to supervise field installation and operation of Managed Pressure Drilling jobs. Key Duties and Responsibilities * Demonstrate the ability to operate Opla ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 28 days ago
American Engineering Testing Inc - Saint Paul , MN
Direct tasks of Drilling Technician and other on-site staff. Qualifications and Educational Requirements * Mechanical ability (operator, repair, maintenance, welding, etc.) * Working knowledge of ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 27 days ago
Sterling Engineering Inc. - Itasca , IL
... Technician * cutting metal plates and raw steel. * drilling holes into the material in specified locations * reading basic blueprints, drilling holes etc.
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago
SM-Energy Company - Midland , TX
Other duties as assigned Duties may vary for discipline specific technicians and may include: * Drilling : Create and maintain numerous reports and spreadsheets for drilling operations as well as ...
ZipRecruiter - 63 days ago
Terra Sonic International - Marietta , OH
SUMMARY Assembles components, subassemblies, products, or systems according to blueprints, relative to the Sonic Drilling Head (Sonic Oscillator) equipment series. Provides customer service to field ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 28 days ago

Drilling Technician Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Drilling Technician between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of June 27, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Drilling Technician in each city.
Click to see the salary for Drilling Technician in these major U.S. cities.
City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $198,097
Washington, DC $176,385
Miami, FL $152,931
Chicago, IL $166,243
Boston, MA $177,653
New York, NY $185,102
Dallas, TX $156,417
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
139459
174051
158477

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
155528
195654
176631
What is the average salary for Drilling Technician in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drilling Technician in the United States. The base salary for Drilling Technician ranges from $139,459 to $174,051 with the average base salary of $158,477. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $155,528 to $195,654 with the average total cash compensation of $176,631.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $158,477 $139,459 - $174,051
Bonus $18,154 $16,069 - $21,603
Total Pay $176,631 $155,528 - $195,654
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
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What's the difference between Directional Drilling Technician and Drilling Technician?
According to our latest salary estimation on June 27, 2024. The average salary of Drilling Technician is $158,477, and the average salary of Directional Drilling Technician is $136,092. The average salary of Directional Drilling Technician is lower than Drilling Technician. ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
I am a Drilling Technician, which location’s salary is higher, Auburn, AL or Bentonville, AR?
Bentonville, AR typically sees higher pay than Auburn, AL for Drilling Technician. a Drilling Technician Salary in Bentonville, AR is $143,264 as of June 27, 2024; a Drilling Technician Salary in Auburn, AL is $139,777 as of June 27, 2024. ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
Why does the salary of a Drilling Technician vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Drilling Technician?
Salary ranges for a Drilling Technician can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: June 27, 2024