Drilling Technician Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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How much does a Drilling Technician make in Pittsburgh, PA? The average Drilling Technician salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $155,743 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $137,053 and $171,039. 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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Water Well Drilling Technician - Training Provided

Sebastian & Sons Well Drilling Inc. - Springport , MI

As a Water Well Drilling Technician, you will be operating and maintaining drilling equipment used for drilling water wells in rural locales. The ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude, a ...

ZipRecruiter - 14 days ago

Drill Technician

OceanaGold Corporation - Kershaw , SC

Provide QA/QC data for drill patterns including maps, measurements, notes on patterns. * Proactively provide supplies to drills to maintain a more efficient shift. Drills should not have to wait on ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Sr. Engineering Technician - Drilling

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 ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago

Field Technician

Drilling Fluid Solutions, LLC - Midland , TX

... Technicians are responsible for overseeing the mechanical processes which is used to provide ... drilling operations and recycle drilling mud through closed loop, and other mud systems

LinkedIn - 23 days ago

HALO RSS, Mechanical Technician

Scientific Drilling Inc. - Houston , TX

As an Electro-Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for performing maintenance ... The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical knowledge and experience in down-hole drilling ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 78 days ago

Field Technician / Mechanic

Venture Drilling Supply - Cabot , AR

Venture Drilling Supply supports vital industries with the necessary equipment for clean water, infrastructure development, and renewable energy. Mentorship Culture: While other companies may cling ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 58 days ago

What does a Drilling Technician do?

Common responsibilities of a Drilling Technician

Monitor temporary waste storage containment areas for containment integrity and proper levels .

February 27, 2023

Takes calculated risks that are likely to provide good business results.

October 27, 2022

Operate motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the company.

November 07, 2022

Clean, service, and refurbish tools as required by supervisor.

January 20, 2023

Assist in making decisions to maintain the required level of drilling accuracy, reliability, and to increase efficiency and productivity.

March 13, 2023

Performs preventative maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisors and prepares documentation.

March 16, 2023

Collects material samples & data according to specifications and certifying agencies.

March 29, 2023

Provides a sustained effort and dedication to getting the job done safely, works continuously to produce superior work regardless of obstacles or setbacks.

April 16, 2023

Communicate effectively with project manager, clients, contractors, ready-mix suppliers, or other business associates.

April 18, 2023

Requirements of the Engineering Field Technician (Drilling).

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Drilling Technician in Pittsburgh, PA

Average Base Salary

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137053

171039

155743

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

152841

192273

173580

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 Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Drilling Technician ranges from $137,053 to $171,039 with the average base salary of $155,743. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $152,841 to $192,273 with the average total cash compensation of $173,580.

View Average Salary for Drilling Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$155,743	$137,053 - $171,039
Bonus	$17,837	$15,788 - $21,234
Total Pay	$173,580	$152,841 - $192,273

* 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.

Drilling Technician Salary Near Pittsburgh, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,761 - $165,682	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $135,646 - $169,283	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,218 - $169,997	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,218 - $169,997	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,042 - $163,537	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,510 - $160,377	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA

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Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...

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