How much does a Drilling Operations Manager make in Boston, MA? The average Drilling Operations Manager salary in Boston, MA is $164,692 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $136,584 and $173,588. 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 Operations Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drilling Operations Manager Salary $110,994 Boston,MA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Drilling Operations Manager Salary $136,584 Boston,MA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Drilling Operations Manager Salary $164,692 Boston,MA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Drilling Operations Manager Salary $173,588 Boston,MA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Drilling Operations Manager Salary $181,687 Boston,MA February 26, 2024
25% $136,584 10% $110,994 90% $181,687 75% $173,588 $164,692 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Drilling Operations Manager

Drilling Operations Manager 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. Being a Drilling Operations Manager manages the proper use and maintenance of equipment. Plans and develops revisions or enhancements to solve and troubleshoot drilling problems. Additionally, Drilling Operations Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Drilling Operations Manager 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. To be a Drilling Operations Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Drilling Operations Manager, the upper level is Drilling Operations Director and then progresses to Top Drilling Operations Executive.

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Civitas Resources, Inc., an exploration and production company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas in the Rocky Mountain region, primarily in the Wattenberg Field of the Denver-Julesburg Basin of Colorado. The company was formerly known as Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. Civitas R... More
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Drilling Operations Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Drilling Operations Manager, the highest Drilling Operations Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Drilling Operations Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Drilling Operations Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Drilling Operations Manager 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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