As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drilling Operations Manager in the United States is $150,528. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $138,471 to $156,894, with most professionals earning between $127,494 and $162,690.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $156,894 | $13,075 | $3,017 | $75 |
| Average | $150,528 | $12,544 | $2,895 | $72 |
| 25th Percentile | $138,471 | $11,539 | $2,663 | $67 |
An entry-level Drilling Operations Manager with less than 1 year of experience earns about $146,029. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $146,569. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $147,829. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $149,268, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $150,718.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Drilling Operations Manager | $146,029 |
| Intermediate Level Drilling Operations Manager | $146,569 |
| Senior Level Drilling Operations Manager | $147,829 |
| Specialist Level Drilling Operations Manager | $149,268 |
| Expert Level Drilling Operations Manager | $150,718 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Drilling Operations Manager compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $155,718 in 2023 to approximately $153,886 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Drilling Operations Manager salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $150,528 | 73.2% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $11,515 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $6,021 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,505 | 0.7% | ||
| Healthcare | $7,986 | 3.9% | ||
| Pension | $9,634 | 4.7% | ||
| Time Off | $18,527 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $205,717 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.6% |
| Associates | 13.6% |
| Bachelors | 50.0% |
| Masters | 22.7% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Drilling Operations Manager is $150,528. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Drilling Operations Manager is $72; the average weekly pay of Drilling Operations Manager is $2,895; the average monthly pay of Drilling Operations Manager is $12,544.
A Drilling Operations Manager's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Drilling Operations Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Drilling Operations Manager is $189,861.
The highest pay for Drilling Operations Manager is $162,690.
The lowest pay for Drilling Operations Manager is $127,494.
Manages daily drilling, production, and engineering operations for an organization. Manages the planning and execution of drilling projects, the development of oil and gas fields, and the analysis of reserves. Manages the proper use and maintenance of equipment. Plans and develops revisions or enhancements to solve and troubleshoot drilling problems. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience.
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