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

A Drilling Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a Drilling Supervisor (0-3 years)earns $134,384, a Drilling Operations Manager (3-5 years)earns $190,686, a Drilling Operations Director (5+ years)earns $254,885, an SVP of Drilling Operations (5+ years)earns $398,962,

What are the highest paying states for a Drilling Supervisor?

Drilling Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drilling Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $146,085, California $145,531, Massachusetts $143,591. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drilling Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Drilling Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Drilling Technician: $171,459; Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer II: $136,900; Drilling Engineer II: $136,818; Drilling Superintendent: $131,941; Drilling Foreman: $130,900.

Drilling Supervisor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Drilling Supervisor make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Drilling Supervisor in Delaware is $133,920 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $187,323
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,016 to $161,873
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,358

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Drilling Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$161,873	$13,489	$3,113	$78
Average	$133,920	$11,160	$2,575	$64
25th Percentile	$120,016	$10,001	$2,308	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Drilling Supervisor Salaries

A Drilling Supervisor'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 Do Drilling Supervisor 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 Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $146,085.
California: $145,531.
Massachusetts: $143,591.

District of Columbia $146,085 California $145,531 Massachusetts $143,591 Washington $143,063 New Jersey $143,010 Alaska $142,826 Connecticut $141,005 New York $140,266

Hawaii $137,904 Rhode Island $136,796 Maryland $136,044 Minnesota $135,015 Colorado $134,619 Illinois $134,487 Oregon $133,986 Delaware $133,616

New Hampshire $133,384 Virginia $132,864 Pennsylvania $131,347 Nevada $130,582 North Dakota $130,331 Michigan $129,935 Wisconsin $129,790 Vermont $129,500

Texas $128,695 Maine $128,642 Arizona $128,563 Ohio $128,471 Georgia $127,257 Indiana $126,650 Wyoming $126,531 Utah $126,346

Iowa $126,267 Kansas $125,634 Louisiana $125,449 North Carolina $125,383 Missouri $125,357 Florida $124,842 Montana $124,565 Nebraska $124,301

Kentucky $124,156 South Carolina $123,628 Tennessee $123,299 Idaho $123,167 New Mexico $122,203 Oklahoma $121,992 Alabama $121,214 South Dakota $119,908

Arkansas $119,195 West Virginia $118,813 Mississippi $117,665

Top Paying Cities for Drilling Supervisors

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:

Lincoln: $138,287
Little Creek: $137,007
Magnolia: $137,574

Lincoln, DE $138,287 Little Creek, DE $137,007 Magnolia, DE $137,574 Milford, DE $138,287 Marydel, DE $136,493 Millsboro, DE $138,287 Millville, DE $139,211 Milton, DE $138,287

Nassau, DE $138,287 Ocean View, DE $139,211 Rehoboth Beach, DE $139,211 Seaford, DE $136,836 Selbyville, DE $139,211 Smyrna, DE $136,334 Viola, DE $137,574 Woodside, DE $137,179

Bear, DE $135,331 Newark, DE $135,384 Claymont, DE $135,490 Delaware City, DE $135,384 Hockessin, DE $135,490 Kirkwood, DE $135,384 Middletown, DE $136,057 Montchanin, DE $135,490

New Castle, DE $135,490 Odessa, DE $136,242 Port Penn, DE $135,015 Rockland, DE $135,490 Saint Georges, DE $135,384 Townsend, DE $136,044 Winterthur, DE $135,490 Lewes, DE $138,287

Wilmington, DE $135,490 Dover, DE $136,941 Dover Afb, DE $137,258 Bethany Beach, DE $139,211 Bethel, DE $136,836 Bridgeville, DE $138,287 Camden Wyoming, DE $137,086 Cheswold, DE $136,625

Clayton, DE $136,281 Dagsboro, DE $139,211 Delmar, DE $136,836 Ellendale, DE $138,287 Felton, DE $138,287 Fenwick Island, DE $139,211 Frankford, DE $139,211 Frederica, DE $138,287

Georgetown, DE $138,287 Greenwood, DE $138,287 Harbeson, DE $138,287 Harrington, DE $138,287 Hartly, DE $136,215 Houston, DE $138,287 Kenton, DE $136,281 Laurel, DE $136,836

Yorklyn, DE $135,490

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

Understanding how a Drilling Supervisor'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

$120,016

Average $133,920/year

$161,873

$10,001

Average $11,160/month

$13,489

$2,308

Average $2,575/week

$3,113

$58

Average $64/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$161,873	$13,489	$3,113	$78
Average	$133,920	$11,160	$2,575	$64
25th Percentile	$120,016	$10,001	$2,308	$58

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