What are the main factors that influence a Drilling Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Drilling Engineer's salary?

A Drilling Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $118,933, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $139,748, a Drilling Engineer (7-10 years)earns $160,018, a Network Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $200,252, a Network Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $126,116,

What are the highest paying states for a Drilling Engineer?

Drilling Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drilling Engineer roles are District of Columbia $171,993, California $171,340, Massachusetts $169,057. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drilling Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Drilling Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Drilling Engineer V: $225,699; Senior Drilling Engineer: $191,210; Drilling Engineer IV: $188,896; Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer III: $169,600; Drilling Engineer III: $169,514.

Drilling Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Drilling Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Drilling Engineer in Rhode Island is $162,175 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.

However, a Drilling Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $183,375
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $151,408 to $173,272
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,604

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Drilling Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$173,272	$14,439	$3,332	$83
Average	$162,175	$13,515	$3,119	$78
25th Percentile	$151,408	$12,617	$2,912	$73

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Key Factors That Influence Drilling Engineer Salaries

A Drilling Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Drilling Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Drilling Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $118,933
Early Career (1-2 years): $139,748
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $160,018
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $200,252
Expert (over 8 years): $126,116

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Drilling Engineer	$118,933
Network E... Level Drilling Engineer	$139,748
Drilling ... Level Drilling Engineer	$160,018
Network E... Level Drilling Engineer	$200,252
Network E... Level Drilling Engineer	$126,116

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How Do Drilling Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Drilling Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $171,993.
California: $171,340.
Massachusetts: $169,057.

District of Columbia $171,993 California $171,340 Massachusetts $169,057 Washington $168,436 New Jersey $168,373 Alaska $168,156 Connecticut $166,012 New York $165,142

Hawaii $162,362 Rhode Island $161,057 Maryland $160,171 Minnesota $158,960 Colorado $158,494 Illinois $158,338 Oregon $157,748 Delaware $157,313

New Hampshire $157,040 Virginia $156,428 Pennsylvania $154,641 Nevada $153,740 North Dakota $153,445 Michigan $152,979 Wisconsin $152,808 Vermont $152,467

Texas $151,519 Maine $151,457 Arizona $151,364 Ohio $151,255 Georgia $149,826 Indiana $149,111 Wyoming $148,971 Utah $148,754

Iowa $148,661 Kansas $147,915 Louisiana $147,698 North Carolina $147,620 Missouri $147,589 Florida $146,983 Montana $146,657 Nebraska $146,346

Kentucky $146,175 South Carolina $145,554 Tennessee $145,166 Idaho $145,010 New Mexico $143,876 Oklahoma $143,628 Alabama $142,711 South Dakota $141,173

Arkansas $140,335 West Virginia $139,884 Mississippi $138,533

Top Paying Cities for Drilling Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $163,698
Albion: $160,979
Ashaway: $164,319

Adamsville, RI $163,698 Albion, RI $160,979 Ashaway, RI $164,319 Barrington, RI $160,979 Block Island, RI $163,465 Bradford, RI $164,210 Bristol, RI $160,824 Carolina, RI $162,874

Charlestown, RI $163,045 Chepachet, RI $160,669 Clayville, RI $160,824 Coventry, RI $160,669 West Greenwich, RI $160,560 East Greenwich, RI $160,777 Exeter, RI $164,210 Fiskeville, RI $160,979

Forestdale, RI $160,824 Foster, RI $160,560 Glendale, RI $160,560 Greene, RI $162,362 Greenville, RI $160,979 Harmony, RI $160,933 Harrisville, RI $160,669 Hope, RI $160,979

Hope Valley, RI $164,319 Hopkinton, RI $164,366 Jamestown, RI $162,719 Kenyon, RI $164,164 Little Compton, RI $163,636 Manville, RI $160,979 Mapleville, RI $160,560 Newport, RI $162,750

Middletown, RI $163,434 North Kingstown, RI $160,513 North Scituate, RI $160,933 Oakland, RI $160,715 Pascoag, RI $160,622 Pawtucket, RI $160,979 Central Falls, RI $160,979 Cumberland, RI $160,979

Lincoln, RI $160,979 Portsmouth, RI $162,098 Prudence Island, RI $160,669 Rockville, RI $164,366 Saunderstown, RI $162,812 Shannock, RI $164,117 Slatersville, RI $160,824 Slocum, RI $162,812

Tiverton, RI $163,744 Wakefield, RI $162,641 Kingston, RI $162,672 Narragansett, RI $162,704 Peace Dale, RI $162,641 Warren, RI $160,933 Warwick, RI $160,979 Westerly, RI $164,412

West Kingston, RI $162,766 West Warwick, RI $160,979 Wood River Junction, RI $164,210 Woonsocket, RI $160,824 North Smithfield, RI $160,933 Wyoming, RI $164,164 Providence, RI $160,979 Cranston, RI $160,979

North Providence, RI $160,979 East Providence, RI $160,979 Riverside, RI $160,979 Rumford, RI $160,979 Smithfield, RI $160,979 Johnston, RI $160,979

Drilling Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Drilling Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$151,408

Average $162,175/year

$173,272

$12,617

Average $13,515/month

$14,439

$2,912

Average $3,119/week

$3,332

$73

Average $78/hour

$83

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$173,272	$14,439	$3,332	$83
Average	$162,175	$13,515	$3,119	$78
25th Percentile	$151,408	$12,617	$2,912	$73

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