How much does a Drill Rig Operator make hourly?

As of May 18, 2021, the average hourly pay of Drill Rig Operator in the United States is $34. While Salary.com is seeing that Drill Rig Operator salary in the US can go up to $39 or down to $25, but most earn between $29 and $37. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drill Rig Operator in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Drill Rig Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $25 US May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $29 US May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $34 US May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $37 US May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Drill Rig Operator Salary $39 US May 18, 2021
25% $29 10% $25 90% $39 75% $37 $34 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 1 years experience
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    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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34

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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36
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Drill Rig Operator in the United States. The average hourly rate for Drill Rig Operator ranges from $29 to $37 with the average hourly pay of $34. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $30 to $45 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $36.

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