What are the main factors that influence a Drilling Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Drilling Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Drilling Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Drilling Engineer's salary?

A Drilling Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $113,344 for beginners, reaching about $152,516 at mid-level, and approach $120,201 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Drilling Engineer?

Drilling Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drilling Engineer roles are District of Columbia $167,514, California $166,878, Massachusetts $164,654. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drilling Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Drilling Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Drilling Engineer V: $225,982; Senior Drilling Engineer: $194,716; Drilling Engineer IV: $189,244; Drilling Engineer III: $170,048; Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer II: $137,300.

Drilling Engineer Salary in Minnesota

How much does a Drilling Engineer make in Minnesota? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drilling Engineer in Minnesota is $154,820 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

However, a Drilling Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $175,945
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,230 to $165,878
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $134,588

10% $134,588

50% (Median) $154,820

90% $175,945

Drilling Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,878	$13,823	$3,190	$80
Average	$154,820	$12,902	$2,977	$74
25th Percentile	$144,230	$12,019	$2,774	$69

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Key Factors That Influence Drilling Engineer Salaries

A Drilling Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Drilling Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Drilling Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $113,344
Early Career (1-2 years): $133,211
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $152,516
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $190,816
Expert (over 8 years): $120,201

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Network Engineer III	less than 1 year	$113,344
Network Engineer IV	1-2 years	$133,211
Drilling Engineer	2-4 years	$152,516
Network Engineer VI	5-8 years	$190,816
Network Engineering Supervisor	over 8 years	$120,201

How Do Drilling Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Drilling Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $167,514.
California: $166,878.
Massachusetts: $164,654.

District of Columbia $167,514 California $166,878 Massachusetts $164,654 Washington $164,049 New Jersey $163,989 Alaska $163,777 Connecticut $161,689 New York $160,842

Hawaii $158,134 Rhode Island $156,863 Maryland $156,000 Minnesota $154,820 Colorado $154,366 Illinois $154,215 Oregon $153,640 Delaware $153,216

New Hampshire $152,950 Virginia $152,354 Pennsylvania $150,614 Nevada $149,737 North Dakota $149,449 Michigan $148,995 Wisconsin $148,829 Vermont $148,496

Texas $147,573 Maine $147,513 Arizona $147,422 Ohio $147,316 Georgia $145,924 Indiana $145,228 Wyoming $145,092 Utah $144,880

Iowa $144,789 Kansas $144,063 Louisiana $143,851 North Carolina $143,776 Missouri $143,745 Florida $143,155 Montana $142,838 Nebraska $142,535

Kentucky $142,369 South Carolina $141,763 Tennessee $141,385 Idaho $141,234 New Mexico $140,129 Oklahoma $139,887 Alabama $138,995 South Dakota $137,497

Arkansas $136,680 West Virginia $136,241 Mississippi $134,925

Top Paying Cities for Drilling Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Conger: $148,228
Courtland: $148,060
Darfur: $147,298

Conger, MN $148,228

Courtland, MN $148,060

Darfur, MN $147,298

Delavan, MN $147,322

Eagle Lake, MN $149,457

Easton, MN $147,378

Ellendale, MN $149,458

Elmore, MN $146,617

Elysian, MN $150,201

Emmons, MN $147,060

Essig, MN $147,493

Fairmont, MN $147,010

Freeborn, MN $148,437

Frost, MN $146,853

Garden City, MN $147,310

Geneva, MN $149,832

Glenville, MN $147,702

Good Thunder, MN $147,575

Granada, MN $146,867

Hanska, MN $146,870

Hartland, MN $148,564

Hayward, MN $148,555

Henderson, MN $151,126

Hollandale, MN $149,184

Hope, MN $149,914

Huntley, MN $147,209

Janesville, MN $149,162

Kasota, MN $149,723

Kiester, MN $147,087

Kilkenny, MN $150,921

Lafayette, MN $148,354

Lake Crystal, MN $147,546

La Salle, MN $147,146

Le Center, MN $151,230

Le Sueur, MN $150,903

Lewisville, MN $146,994

Madelia, MN $147,107

Madison Lake, MN $149,871

Mapleton, MN $147,649

Minnesota Lake, MN $147,726

Montgomery, MN $151,772

New Prague, MN $153,652

New Richland, MN $148,921

New Ulm, MN $147,472

Nicollet, MN $148,865

Northrop, MN $147,912

Pemberton, MN $148,401

Saint Clair, MN $149,352

Saint James, MN $146,998

Saint Peter, MN $150,060

Sanborn, MN $146,413

Searles, MN $147,239

Sleepy Eye, MN $146,758

Springfield, MN $146,618

Truman, MN $147,039

Twin Lakes, MN $147,460

Vernon Center, MN $147,212

Waldorf, MN $148,062

Waseca, MN $149,423

Waterville, MN $150,460

Wells, MN $147,738

Winnebago, MN $147,299

Windom, MN $146,791

Adrian, MN $142,972

Alpha, MN $146,363

Arco, MN $146,162

Avoca, MN $146,077

Balaton, MN $145,795

Beaver Creek, MN $139,308

Bigelow, MN $144,332

Bingham Lake, MN $146,572

Brewster, MN $146,146

Butterfield, MN $146,740

Ceylon, MN $146,478

Chandler, MN $143,771

Currie, MN $146,348

Dovray, MN $146,920

Dunnell, MN $146,255

Starbuck, MN $146,270

Morris, MN $146,363

Crane Lake, MN $144,851

Cromwell, MN $145,401

Grand Rapids, MN $145,443

Ely, MN $145,063

Embarrass, MN $144,857

Esko, MN $145,361

Eveleth, MN $145,077

Finlayson, MN $145,798

Floodwood, MN $144,991

Forbes, MN $144,603

Gilbert, MN $145,037

Goodland, MN $144,814

Hibbing, MN $144,712

Hill City, MN $145,276

Holyoke, MN $145,388

Hoyt Lakes, MN $145,062

Iron, MN $144,640

Jacobson, MN $144,904

Keewatin, MN $145,363

Kerrick, MN $145,641

Kettle River, MN $145,634

Kinney, MN $144,865

Mcgregor, MN $145,417

Makinen, MN $144,886

Marble, MN $145,273

Meadowlands, MN $144,921

Melrude, MN $144,865

Moose Lake, MN $145,951

Afton, MN $155,161

Almelund, MN $151,297

Bayport, MN $154,905

Bethel, MN $153,586

Braham, MN $149,163

Brook Park, MN $146,829

Cambridge, MN $150,879

Cannon Falls, MN $151,557

Castle Rock, MN $154,005

Cedar, MN $154,288

Center City, MN $152,280

Chisago City, MN $153,604

Circle Pines, MN $156,310

Cottage Grove, MN $155,555

Dalbo, MN $149,141

Wirt, MN $145,022

Thief River Falls, MN $145,886

Alvarado, MN $145,437

Angle Inlet, MN $145,373

Argyle, MN $145,615

Badger, MN $145,711

Brooks, MN $145,747

Crookston, MN $145,503

Donaldson, MN $145,680

East Grand Forks, MN $145,258

Euclid, MN $145,358

Fisher, MN $145,266

Gatzke, MN $145,460

Goodridge, MN $145,564

Greenbush, MN $145,717

Grygla, MN $145,394

Hallock, MN $146,072

Halma, MN $145,673

Humboldt, MN $145,989

Karlstad, MN $145,771

Kennedy, MN $145,749

Lake Bronson, MN $145,644

Lancaster, MN $145,655

Mentor, MN $145,702

Middle River, MN $145,631

Newfolden, MN $145,667

Noyes, MN $146,118

Oak Island, MN $145,367

Oklee, MN $145,779

Oslo, MN $145,479

Plummer, MN $145,717

Red Lake Falls, MN $145,641

Roseau, MN $145,803

Saint Hilaire, MN $145,730

Saint Vincent, MN $146,001

Salol, MN $145,676

Stephen, MN $145,615

Strandquist, MN $145,572

Strathcona, MN $145,553

Viking, MN $145,499

Wannaska, MN $145,627

Warren, MN $145,443

Warroad, MN $145,848

Edgerton, MN $142,989

Georgetown, MN $145,745

Glyndon, MN $145,729

Morton, MN $146,525

Murdock, MN $146,225

New London, MN $147,508

Norcross, MN $145,815

Odessa, MN $145,708

Olivia, MN $146,502

Ortonville, MN $146,012

Pennock, MN $146,803

Porter, MN $145,982

Prinsburg, MN $146,561

Raymond, MN $146,355

Redwood Falls, MN $146,508

Renville, MN $146,346

Sacred Heart, MN $146,260

Seaforth, MN $146,688

Spicer, MN $147,643

Sunburg, MN $146,688

Taunton, MN $146,213

Vesta, MN $146,199

Wabasso, MN $146,360

Wanda, MN $146,894

Watson, MN $146,290

Wheaton, MN $145,988

Wood Lake, MN $146,234

Saint Cloud, MN $149,259

Albany, MN $148,395

Alexandria, MN $146,544

Ashby, MN $146,183

Avon, MN $148,832

Barrett, MN $146,087

Belgrade, MN $147,363

Bock, MN $149,138

Bowlus, MN $148,216

Brandon, MN $146,218

Brooten, MN $146,892

Buckman, MN $148,467

Burtrum, MN $147,623

Carlos, MN $146,239

Cold Spring, MN $148,983

Collegeville, MN $149,006

Cyrus, MN $146,196

Dalton, MN $146,119

Elrosa, MN $148,100

Waltham, MN $150,271

Evansville, MN $146,139

Farwell, MN $146,208

Flensburg, MN $147,694

Foley, MN $148,862

Foreston, MN $148,891

Freeport, MN $148,110

Garfield, MN $146,243

Gilman, MN $148,820

Glenwood, MN $146,543

Greenwald, MN $148,039

Grey Eagle, MN $147,550

Hillman, MN $147,463

Hoffman, MN $146,211

Holdingford, MN $148,414

Holmes City, MN $146,198

Isle, MN $145,877

Kensington, MN $146,163

Lastrup, MN $147,485

Little Falls, MN $147,603

Long Prairie, MN $147,028

Lowry, MN $146,240

Mc Grath, MN $145,452

Melrose, MN $147,823

Milaca, MN $148,676

Miltona, MN $146,236

Nelson, MN $146,274

New Munich, MN $148,036

Oak Park, MN $148,997

Ogilvie, MN $148,121

Onamia, MN $147,007

Osakis, MN $146,714

Parkers Prairie, MN $146,081

Paynesville, MN $148,520

Pease, MN $149,157

Pierz, MN $147,570

Rice, MN $148,762

Richmond, MN $148,743

Rockville, MN $149,097

Roscoe, MN $148,634

Royalton, MN $148,510

Saint Joseph, MN $149,177

Saint Stephen, MN $148,894

Saint Martin, MN $148,572

Sartell, MN $149,094

Sauk Centre, MN $147,293

Sauk Rapids, MN $149,018

Nashua, MN $145,997

Naytahwaush, MN $146,122

New York Mills, MN $146,059

Nielsville, MN $145,708

Ogema, MN $145,795

Osage, MN $145,909

Ottertail, MN $146,187

Pelican Rapids, MN $146,036

Perham, MN $146,186

Perley, MN $145,814

Ponsford, MN $145,785

Richville, MN $146,059

Richwood, MN $145,864

Rochert, MN $145,919

Rothsay, MN $145,860

Sabin, MN $145,764

Shelly, MN $145,867

Tintah, MN $145,897

Twin Valley, MN $145,779

Ulen, MN $145,761

Underwood, MN $146,149

Vergas, MN $146,033

Vining, MN $146,024

Waubun, MN $145,805

Wendell, MN $145,956

White Earth, MN $146,264

Winger, MN $145,806

Wolf Lake, MN $145,915

Wolverton, MN $145,962

Bemidji, MN $146,097

Bagley, MN $145,913

Baudette, MN $145,555

Bena, MN $145,349

Big Falls, MN $144,907

Bigfork, MN $145,050

Birchdale, MN $145,078

Blackduck, MN $145,573

Bowstring, MN $145,219

Cass Lake, MN $145,794

Clearbrook, MN $145,856

Deer River, MN $145,331

Talmoon, MN $145,266

Effie, MN $144,929

Federal Dam, MN $145,594

Gonvick, MN $145,792

Gully, MN $145,683

Hines, MN $145,649

International Falls, MN $145,570

Kelliher, MN $145,481

Lengby, MN $145,847

Leonard, MN $145,749

Littlefork, MN $145,178

Loman, MN $145,149

Longville, MN $145,699

Marcell, MN $145,095

Margie, MN $145,021

Max, MN $145,234

Mizpah, MN $145,260

Northome, MN $145,242

Outing, MN $145,491

Pennington, MN $145,526

Ponemah, MN $145,797

Puposky, MN $145,691

Ranier, MN $146,156

Kabetogama, MN $145,031

Redby, MN $145,965

Redlake, MN $145,771

Remer, MN $145,382

Roosevelt, MN $145,546

Shevlin, MN $145,783

Solway, MN $145,821

South International Falls, MN $145,591

Spring Lake, MN $145,267

Squaw Lake, MN $145,246

Swift, MN $145,556

Tenstrike, MN $145,726

Trail, MN $145,629

Swanville, MN $147,541

Moorhead, MN $145,665

Upsala, MN $148,016

Villard, MN $146,620

Wahkon, MN $146,690

Waite Park, MN $149,254

West Union, MN $147,145

Brainerd, MN $146,423

Baxter, MN $146,600

Ah Gwah Ching, MN $145,915

Aitkin, MN $145,768

Akeley, MN $145,848

Aldrich, MN $146,000

Backus, MN $145,833

Benedict, MN $145,773

Bertha, MN $146,101

Browerville, MN $146,490

Clarissa, MN $146,304

Crosby, MN $145,915

Crosslake, MN $146,015

Cushing, MN $146,553

Deerwood, MN $146,031

Eagle Bend, MN $146,098

Emily, MN $145,624

Fifty Lakes, MN $145,631

Fort Ripley, MN $146,809

Garrison, MN $146,556

Hackensack, MN $145,812

Hewitt, MN $146,034

Ironton, MN $146,074

Jenkins, MN $146,019

Lake George, MN $145,901

Lake Hubert, MN $146,139

Laporte, MN $145,809

Menahga, MN $145,968

Merrifield, MN $146,027

Motley, MN $145,950

Nevis, MN $145,916

Nisswa, MN $146,154

Palisade, MN $145,292

Park Rapids, MN $146,007

Pequot Lakes, MN $146,045

Pillager, MN $146,112

Pine River, MN $145,848

Randall, MN $147,060

Sebeka, MN $145,889

Nimrod, MN $145,874

Staples, MN $146,059

Verndale, MN $145,960

Wadena, MN $146,181

Walker, MN $145,903

Detroit Lakes, MN $146,201

Ada, MN $145,765

Audubon, MN $146,007

Barnesville, MN $145,836

Battle Lake, MN $146,172

Bejou, MN $145,629

Beltrami, MN $145,745

Bluffton, MN $146,037

Borup, MN $145,752

Breckenridge, MN $146,328

Callaway, MN $145,850

Campbell, MN $145,988

Climax, MN $145,500

Clitherall, MN $146,078

Comstock, MN $145,817

Deer Creek, MN $146,037

Dent, MN $146,069

Dilworth, MN $145,655

Elbow Lake, MN $146,125

Elizabeth, MN $146,036

Erhard, MN $145,997

Erskine, MN $145,874

Felton, MN $145,723

Fergus Falls, MN $146,278

Fertile, MN $145,808

Flom, MN $145,739

Fosston, MN $145,919

Foxhome, MN $145,879

Frazee, MN $146,044

Gary, MN $145,635

Halstad, MN $145,854

Wabasha, MN $149,921

Hawley, MN $145,747

Hendrum, MN $145,818

Henning, MN $146,098

Hitterdal, MN $145,758

Kent, MN $145,909

Lake Park, MN $145,785

Mcintosh, MN $145,870

Mahnomen, MN $145,865

Wilton, MN $145,783

Waskish, MN $145,186

Williams, MN $145,568

Mountain Iron, MN $144,768

Cotton, MN $145,074

Wayzata, MN $156,553

Navarre, MN $156,569

Young America, MN $152,974

Winsted, MN $151,408

Winthrop, MN $148,793

Zimmerman, MN $150,752

Minneapolis, MN $158,043

Nashwauk, MN $144,785

Orr, MN $144,836

Nett Lake, MN $145,773

Pengilly, MN $144,856

Virginia, MN $145,030

Saginaw, MN $145,299

Sawyer, MN $145,316

Side Lake, MN $144,795

Soudan, MN $145,228

Sturgeon Lake, MN $145,877

Swan River, MN $144,821

Swatara, MN $145,187

Taconite, MN $145,345

Tamarack, MN $145,160

Tower, MN $145,006

Twig, MN $145,342

Warba, MN $144,957

Willow River, MN $146,004

Winton, MN $145,903

Wrenshall, MN $145,355

Wright, MN $145,263

Duluth, MN $145,364

Rochester, MN $151,673

Adams, MN $148,659

Altura, MN $148,995

Austin, MN $149,528

Blooming Prairie, MN $150,401

Brownsdale, MN $150,073

Brownsville, MN $143,004

Dundas, MN $152,257

Elko New Market, MN $154,312

Faribault, MN $150,870

Farmington, MN $154,726

Forest Lake, MN $155,023

Frontenac, MN $150,124

Goodhue, MN $150,965

Grandy, MN $150,460

Grasston, MN $147,986

Hampton, MN $153,819

Harris, MN $150,731

Hastings, MN $154,229

Henriette, MN $148,029

Hinckley, MN $146,112

Hugo, MN $155,604

Isanti, MN $152,471

Lake City, MN $150,584

Lake Elmo, MN $155,811

Lakeland, MN $154,825

Lakeville, MN $155,082

Lindstrom, MN $152,894

Lonsdale, MN $152,750

Marine On Saint Croix, MN $154,427

Medford, MN $150,380

Mora, MN $147,228

Morristown, MN $150,348

Nerstrand, MN $150,526

Newport, MN $156,363

North Branch, MN $152,286

Northfield, MN $152,884

Owatonna, MN $150,333

Pine City, MN $148,095

Randolph, MN $153,369

Red Wing, MN $150,654

Rock Creek, MN $149,118

Rosemount, MN $155,624

Rush City, MN $149,646

Saint Francis, MN $153,325

Saint Paul Park, MN $156,006

Sandstone, MN $146,066

Scandia, MN $153,931

Shafer, MN $152,380

South Saint Paul, MN $156,711

Inver Grove Heights, MN $156,339

Waverly, MN $151,589

Byron, MN $151,684

Caledonia, MN $143,642

Canton, MN $146,523

Chatfield, MN $150,039

Claremont, MN $150,762

Dakota, MN $143,337

Dexter, MN $150,334

Dodge Center, MN $150,988

Dover, MN $150,374

Eitzen, MN $143,644

Elgin, MN $151,292

Elkton, MN $149,790

Eyota, MN $151,175

Fountain, MN $148,959

Grand Meadow, MN $150,265

Harmony, MN $147,015

Hayfield, MN $150,752

Hokah, MN $142,644

Homer, MN $144,357

Houston, MN $143,931

Kasson, MN $151,337

Kellogg, MN $149,649

Kenyon, MN $151,045

La Crescent, MN $142,612

Lanesboro, MN $147,048

Lansing, MN $149,809

Le Roy, MN $148,139

Lewiston, MN $147,225

Lyle, MN $148,077

Mabel, MN $146,112

Mantorville, MN $151,319

Mazeppa, MN $151,109

Millville, MN $150,964

Minnesota City, MN $147,307

Oronoco, MN $151,684

Ostrander, MN $149,529

Peterson, MN $146,785

Pine Island, MN $151,322

Plainview, MN $150,433

Preston, MN $147,732

Racine, MN $150,778

Reads Landing, MN $149,897

Rollingstone, MN $147,941

Rose Creek, MN $148,764

Rushford, MN $145,771

Saint Charles, MN $149,643

Sargeant, MN $150,516

Spring Grove, MN $144,835

Spring Valley, MN $149,986

Stewartville, MN $151,174

Taopi, MN $148,351

Utica, MN $148,302

Ellsworth, MN $141,592

Fulda, MN $145,853

Garvin, MN $146,302

Hardwick, MN $141,148

Hendricks, MN $145,780

Heron Lake, MN $146,534

Hills, MN $139,116

Holland, MN $143,974

Ihlen, MN $141,275

Iona, MN $144,526

Ivanhoe, MN $146,080

Jackson, MN $146,511

Jasper, MN $140,598

Jeffers, MN $146,523

Kanaranzi, MN $141,220

Kenneth, MN $142,108

Lake Benton, MN $145,019

Lakefield, MN $146,302

Lake Wilson, MN $144,565

Lamberton, MN $146,392

Leota, MN $143,399

Lismore, MN $143,267

Luverne, MN $140,553

Lynd, MN $146,381

Magnolia, MN $141,465

Mountain Lake, MN $146,777

Odin, MN $146,744

Okabena, MN $146,484

Ormsby, MN $146,817

Pipestone, MN $143,169

Reading, MN $144,646

Revere, MN $146,320

Round Lake, MN $146,031

Rushmore, MN $143,745

Russell, MN $146,293

Ruthton, MN $144,756

Sherburn, MN $146,705

Slayton, MN $145,423

Steen, MN $140,123

Storden, MN $146,476

Tracy, MN $146,451

Trimont, MN $146,898

Trosky, MN $141,617

Tyler, MN $145,594

Walnut Grove, MN $146,352

Welcome, MN $146,901

Westbrook, MN $146,482

Wilmont, MN $144,152

Woodstock, MN $143,826

Worthington, MN $145,446

Beaver Bay, MN $145,284

Brimson, MN $144,809

Finland, MN $145,068

Grand Marais, MN $145,367

Grand Portage, MN $145,251

Hovland, MN $145,208

Isabella, MN $144,756

Knife River, MN $145,331

Lutsen, MN $145,292

Schroeder, MN $145,204

Silver Bay, MN $145,292

Tofte, MN $145,142

Two Harbors, MN $145,345

Adolph, MN $145,364

Alborn, MN $145,165

Angora, MN $144,686

Askov, MN $146,169

Aurora, MN $145,112

Babbitt, MN $145,092

Barnum, MN $145,370

Biwabik, MN $145,267

Bovey, MN $145,034

Britt, MN $144,785

Brookston, MN $145,246

Bruno, MN $145,839

Buhl, MN $144,879

Calumet, MN $145,358

Canyon, MN $145,196

Carlton, MN $145,339

Chisholm, MN $144,863

Cloquet, MN $145,322

Cohasset, MN $145,444

Coleraine, MN $145,733

Cook, MN $144,829

Albertville, MN $153,416

Annandale, MN $149,498

Anoka, MN $154,620

Andover, MN $155,598

Hopkins, MN $157,451

Burnsville, MN $156,106

Arlington, MN $150,540

Becker, MN $149,747

Big Lake, MN $150,570

Bird Island, MN $146,454

Osseo, MN $156,354

Brownton, MN $149,312

Buffalo, MN $152,006

Buffalo Lake, MN $147,584

Carver, MN $154,531

Champlin, MN $156,271

Chanhassen, MN $156,158

Chaska, MN $155,297

Clear Lake, MN $149,107

Clearwater, MN $149,079

Cokato, MN $149,797

Cologne, MN $153,958

Crystal Bay, MN $156,164

Darwin, MN $149,154

Dassel, MN $149,697

Dayton, MN $155,539

Delano, MN $153,810

Eden Valley, MN $148,755

Elk River, MN $153,012

Excelsior, MN $155,897

Fairfax, MN $146,697

Franklin, MN $146,457

Gaylord, MN $149,865

Gibbon, MN $147,567

Glencoe, MN $150,549

Green Isle, MN $151,333

Hamburg, MN $152,399

Hamel, MN $155,982

Hanover, MN $154,512

Hector, MN $146,826

Eden Prairie, MN $156,987

Minnetonka, MN $156,911

Maple Plain, MN $155,509

Howard Lake, MN $150,590

Hutchinson, MN $149,180

Jordan, MN $154,566

Kimball, MN $148,965

Lester Prairie, MN $151,626

Litchfield, MN $148,605

Long Lake, MN $156,182

Loretto, MN $154,882

Maple Lake, MN $150,017

Mayer, MN $153,026

Dennison, MN $150,849

Stacy, MN $153,619

Stanchfield, MN $149,805

Stillwater, MN $155,218

Taylors Falls, MN $151,197

Vermillion, MN $154,468

Warsaw, MN $150,711

Webster, MN $153,684

Welch, MN $151,812

Willernie, MN $156,158

Wyoming, MN $154,295

Saint Paul, MN $157,259

Mendota, MN $157,415

Minnetonka Beach, MN $156,212

Monticello, MN $150,505

Montrose, MN $152,557

Mound, MN $155,401

New Auburn, MN $150,520

New Germany, MN $152,480

Norwood Young America, MN $152,921

Plato, MN $151,906

Princeton, MN $149,768

Prior Lake, MN $155,448

Rockford, MN $154,499

Rogers, MN $155,132

Saint Bonifacius, MN $154,890

Saint Michael, MN $153,654

Santiago, MN $149,575

Savage, MN $156,295

Shakopee, MN $155,663

Silver Creek, MN $149,732

Silver Lake, MN $150,312

South Haven, MN $149,109

Norwood, MN $152,828

Spring Park, MN $155,801

Stewart, MN $148,274

Victoria, MN $155,304

Waconia, MN $154,301

Watertown, MN $153,701

Watkins, MN $148,885

Wanamingo, MN $151,074

West Concord, MN $150,985

Winona, MN $145,057

Stockton, MN $146,989

Wykoff, MN $149,591

Zumbro Falls, MN $151,133

Zumbrota, MN $151,057

Mankato, MN $149,060

Albert Lea, MN $148,699

Alden, MN $147,585

Amboy, MN $147,242

Belle Plaine, MN $153,336

Blue Earth, MN $147,001

Bricelyn, MN $147,091

Clarks Grove, MN $148,939

Cleveland, MN $150,434

Comfrey, MN $146,585

Willmar, MN $147,357

Alberta, MN $146,062

Appleton, MN $146,231

Atwater, MN $147,743

Barry, MN $146,137

Beardsley, MN $145,517

Bellingham, MN $145,761

Belview, MN $146,201

Benson, MN $146,361

Blomkest, MN $146,429

Boyd, MN $146,165

Browns Valley, MN $145,579

Canby, MN $145,904

Chokio, MN $146,068

Clara City, MN $146,405

Clarkfield, MN $146,272

Clements, MN $146,407

Clinton, MN $145,768

Clontarf, MN $146,131

Correll, MN $145,879

Cosmos, MN $147,697

Cottonwood, MN $146,323

Danube, MN $146,354

Danvers, MN $146,077

Dawson, MN $146,261

Donnelly, MN $146,059

Dumont, MN $145,865

Echo, MN $146,166

Ghent, MN $146,396

Graceville, MN $145,789

Granite Falls, MN $146,399

Grove City, MN $148,075

Hancock, MN $146,237

Hanley Falls, MN $146,231

Herman, MN $146,007

Holloway, MN $146,060

Kandiyohi, MN $147,463

Kerkhoven, MN $146,361

Lake Lillian, MN $147,022

Lucan, MN $146,286

Madison, MN $145,954

Marietta, MN $145,447

Marshall, MN $146,603

Maynard, MN $146,245

Milan, MN $146,261

Milroy, MN $146,252

Minneota, MN $146,352

Montevideo, MN $146,425

Morgan, MN $146,519

Drilling Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Drilling Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Drilling Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Drilling Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Drilling Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$185,784	$89.0	20%
Financial Services	$185,784	$89.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$185,784	$89.0	20%
Software & Networking	$185,784	$89.0	20%
Telecom	$185,784	$89.0	20%

Drilling Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Drilling Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$144,230

Average $154,820/year

$165,878

$12,019

Average $12,902/month

$13,823

$2,774

Average $2,977/week

$3,190

$69

Average $74/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,878	$13,823	$3,190	$80
Average	$154,820	$12,902	$2,977	$74
25th Percentile	$144,230	$12,019	$2,774	$69

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