How much does a Vice President of Drilling Operations make in Colorado? The average Vice President of Drilling Operations salary in Colorado is $382,600 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $322,700 and $458,300. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Vice President of Drilling Operations Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Vice President of Drilling Operations Salary $268,164 CO February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Vice President of Drilling Operations Salary $322,700 CO February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Vice President of Drilling Operations Salary $382,600 CO February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Vice President of Drilling Operations Salary $458,300 CO February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Vice President of Drilling Operations Salary $527,221 CO February 26, 2024
25% $322,700 10% $268,164 90% $527,221 75% $458,300 $382,600 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Vice President of Drilling Operations plans and directs all aspects of the policies, practices, and procedures that affect drilling operations. Responsible for the overall drilling operations for an organization. Being a Vice President of Drilling Operations requires a bachelor's degree. Develops objectives and standards for drilling processes in order to ensure optimization and compliance with established standards and regulations. In addition, Vice President of Drilling Operations typically reports to top management. The Vice President of Drilling Operations manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Vice President of Drilling Operations typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $385,454 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $377,012 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $351,494 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $363,651 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $351,494 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $386,704 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $386,382 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $388,445 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $354,984 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $380,987 Date Updated February 26, 2024
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