How much does a Drilling Engineer V make in Orland Park, IL? The average Drilling Engineer V salary in Orland Park, IL is $226,635 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $193,992 and $241,359. 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. 

Drilling Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drilling Engineer V Salary $164,272 Orland Park,IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Drilling Engineer V Salary $193,992 Orland Park,IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Drilling Engineer V Salary $226,635 Orland Park,IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Drilling Engineer V Salary $241,359 Orland Park,IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Drilling Engineer V Salary $254,765 Orland Park,IL February 26, 2024
25% $193,992 10% $164,272 90% $254,765 75% $241,359 $226,635 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Consulting: Providing technical or business expertise and advice to internal or external clients.

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Consulting 0.01%
Performance Optimization 0.01%
Sustainability 0.01%
Others 99.97%

Job Description for Drilling Engineer V

Drilling Engineer V provides expert judgment for the design and implementation of oil and gas wells. Resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research into emerging technology in the field. Being a Drilling Engineer V recommends alterations to development and design to improve safety, costs, and efficiency. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Drilling Engineer V demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. May report to a manager or head of a unit/department. To be a Drilling Engineer V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Drilling Engineer V, the first career path typically progresses to Reservoir Engineering Manager.

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Drilling Engineer V salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Drilling Engineer V, the highest Drilling Engineer V salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Drilling Engineer V salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Drilling Engineer V salary is in Miami, FL, where the Drilling Engineer V salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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