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 $113,339 for beginners, reaching about $152,505 at mid-level, and approach $120,193 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 $167,497, California $166,862, Massachusetts $164,638. 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: $225,929; Senior Drilling Engineer: $194,656; Drilling Engineer IV: $189,179; Drilling Engineer III: $169,949; Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer II: $137,200.

Drilling Engineer Salary in Minnesota

How much does a Drilling Engineer make in Minnesota? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drilling Engineer in Minnesota is $154,805 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): $175,889
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,222 to $165,841
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $134,587

10% $134,587

50% (Median) $154,805

90% $175,889

Drilling Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,841	$13,820	$3,189	$80
Average	$154,805	$12,900	$2,977	$74
25th Percentile	$144,222	$12,018	$2,773	$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): $113,339
Early Career (1-2 years): $133,199
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $152,505
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $190,811
Expert (over 8 years): $120,193

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Network Engineer III	less than 1 year	$113,339
Network Engineer IV	1-2 years	$133,199
Drilling Engineer	2-4 years	$152,505
Network Engineer VI	5-8 years	$190,811
Network Engineering Supervisor	over 8 years	$120,193

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: $167,497.
California: $166,862.
Massachusetts: $164,638.

District of Columbia $167,497 California $166,862 Massachusetts $164,638 Washington $164,033 New Jersey $163,972 Alaska $163,761 Connecticut $161,673 New York $160,826

Hawaii $158,118 Rhode Island $156,847 Maryland $155,985 Minnesota $154,805 Colorado $154,351 Illinois $154,200 Oregon $153,625 Delaware $153,201

New Hampshire $152,935 Virginia $152,339 Pennsylvania $150,599 Nevada $149,722 North Dakota $149,434 Michigan $148,981 Wisconsin $148,814 Vermont $148,481

Texas $147,559 Maine $147,498 Arizona $147,407 Ohio $147,301 Georgia $145,910 Indiana $145,214 Wyoming $145,078 Utah $144,866

Iowa $144,775 Kansas $144,049 Louisiana $143,837 North Carolina $143,761 Missouri $143,731 Florida $143,141 Montana $142,823 Nebraska $142,521

Kentucky $142,354 South Carolina $141,749 Tennessee $141,371 Idaho $141,220 New Mexico $140,116 Oklahoma $139,873 Alabama $138,981 South Dakota $137,483

Arkansas $136,666 West Virginia $136,228 Mississippi $134,912

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: $148,214
Courtland: $148,046
Darfur: $147,283

Conger, MN $148,214

Courtland, MN $148,046

Darfur, MN $147,283

Delavan, MN $147,307

Eagle Lake, MN $149,442

Easton, MN $147,363

Ellendale, MN $149,443

Elmore, MN $146,602

Elysian, MN $150,186

Emmons, MN $147,046

Essig, MN $147,478

Fairmont, MN $146,996

Freeborn, MN $148,422

Frost, MN $146,838

Garden City, MN $147,295

Geneva, MN $149,817

Glenville, MN $147,687

Good Thunder, MN $147,560

Granada, MN $146,852

Hanska, MN $146,855

Hartland, MN $148,549

Hayward, MN $148,540

Henderson, MN $151,111

Hollandale, MN $149,170

Hope, MN $149,899

Huntley, MN $147,194

Janesville, MN $149,147

Kasota, MN $149,708

Kiester, MN $147,073

Kilkenny, MN $150,906

Lafayette, MN $148,339

Lake Crystal, MN $147,531

La Salle, MN $147,132

Le Center, MN $151,215

Le Sueur, MN $150,888

Lewisville, MN $146,979

Madelia, MN $147,093

Madison Lake, MN $149,856

Mapleton, MN $147,634

Minnesota Lake, MN $147,711

Montgomery, MN $151,757

New Prague, MN $153,637

New Richland, MN $148,906

New Ulm, MN $147,457

Nicollet, MN $148,850

Northrop, MN $147,897

Pemberton, MN $148,386

Saint Clair, MN $149,338

Saint James, MN $146,984

Saint Peter, MN $150,046

Sanborn, MN $146,398

Searles, MN $147,224

Sleepy Eye, MN $146,743

Springfield, MN $146,604

Truman, MN $147,024

Twin Lakes, MN $147,445

Vernon Center, MN $147,197

Waldorf, MN $148,047

Waseca, MN $149,409

Waterville, MN $150,445

Wells, MN $147,723

Winnebago, MN $147,285

Windom, MN $146,776

Adrian, MN $142,958

Alpha, MN $146,348

Arco, MN $146,147

Avoca, MN $146,062

Balaton, MN $145,781

Beaver Creek, MN $139,294

Bigelow, MN $144,318

Bingham Lake, MN $146,557

Brewster, MN $146,132

Butterfield, MN $146,725

Ceylon, MN $146,463

Chandler, MN $143,757

Currie, MN $146,333

Dovray, MN $146,905

Dunnell, MN $146,241

Starbuck, MN $146,256

Morris, MN $146,348

Crane Lake, MN $144,837

Cromwell, MN $145,386

Grand Rapids, MN $145,428

Ely, MN $145,049

Embarrass, MN $144,843

Esko, MN $145,347

Eveleth, MN $145,062

Finlayson, MN $145,784

Floodwood, MN $144,976

Forbes, MN $144,589

Gilbert, MN $145,023

Goodland, MN $144,799

Hibbing, MN $144,698

Hill City, MN $145,262

Holyoke, MN $145,374

Hoyt Lakes, MN $145,047

Iron, MN $144,625

Jacobson, MN $144,890

Keewatin, MN $145,348

Kerrick, MN $145,627

Kettle River, MN $145,619

Kinney, MN $144,851

Mcgregor, MN $145,403

Makinen, MN $144,872

Marble, MN $145,259

Meadowlands, MN $144,907

Melrude, MN $144,851

Moose Lake, MN $145,937

Afton, MN $155,145

Almelund, MN $151,282

Bayport, MN $154,890

Bethel, MN $153,570

Braham, MN $149,148

Brook Park, MN $146,814

Cambridge, MN $150,864

Cannon Falls, MN $151,542

Castle Rock, MN $153,989

Cedar, MN $154,272

Center City, MN $152,265

Chisago City, MN $153,589

Circle Pines, MN $156,295

Cottage Grove, MN $155,540

Dalbo, MN $149,126

Wirt, MN $145,008

Thief River Falls, MN $145,872

Alvarado, MN $145,422

Angle Inlet, MN $145,359

Argyle, MN $145,601

Badger, MN $145,696

Brooks, MN $145,733

Crookston, MN $145,489

Donaldson, MN $145,666

East Grand Forks, MN $145,244

Euclid, MN $145,344

Fisher, MN $145,251

Gatzke, MN $145,445

Goodridge, MN $145,550

Greenbush, MN $145,702

Grygla, MN $145,380

Hallock, MN $146,058

Halma, MN $145,658

Humboldt, MN $145,975

Karlstad, MN $145,757

Kennedy, MN $145,734

Lake Bronson, MN $145,630

Lancaster, MN $145,640

Mentor, MN $145,687

Middle River, MN $145,616

Newfolden, MN $145,652

Noyes, MN $146,103

Oak Island, MN $145,353

Oklee, MN $145,764

Oslo, MN $145,465

Plummer, MN $145,702

Red Lake Falls, MN $145,627

Roseau, MN $145,789

Saint Hilaire, MN $145,716

Saint Vincent, MN $145,987

Salol, MN $145,661

Stephen, MN $145,601

Strandquist, MN $145,557

Strathcona, MN $145,539

Viking, MN $145,484

Wannaska, MN $145,613

Warren, MN $145,428

Warroad, MN $145,834

Edgerton, MN $142,975

Georgetown, MN $145,731

Glyndon, MN $145,714

Morton, MN $146,510

Murdock, MN $146,211

New London, MN $147,493

Norcross, MN $145,801

Odessa, MN $145,693

Olivia, MN $146,487

Ortonville, MN $145,997

Pennock, MN $146,788

Porter, MN $145,967

Prinsburg, MN $146,546

Raymond, MN $146,341

Redwood Falls, MN $146,494

Renville, MN $146,332

Sacred Heart, MN $146,245

Seaforth, MN $146,674

Spicer, MN $147,628

Sunburg, MN $146,674

Taunton, MN $146,199

Vesta, MN $146,185

Wabasso, MN $146,345

Wanda, MN $146,879

Watson, MN $146,276

Wheaton, MN $145,973

Wood Lake, MN $146,220

Saint Cloud, MN $149,244

Albany, MN $148,380

Alexandria, MN $146,530

Ashby, MN $146,168

Avon, MN $148,817

Barrett, MN $146,073

Belgrade, MN $147,348

Bock, MN $149,123

Bowlus, MN $148,201

Brandon, MN $146,203

Brooten, MN $146,878

Buckman, MN $148,453

Burtrum, MN $147,608

Carlos, MN $146,224

Cold Spring, MN $148,968

Collegeville, MN $148,991

Cyrus, MN $146,182

Dalton, MN $146,105

Elrosa, MN $148,085

Waltham, MN $150,256

Evansville, MN $146,124

Farwell, MN $146,194

Flensburg, MN $147,680

Foley, MN $148,847

Foreston, MN $148,876

Freeport, MN $148,096

Garfield, MN $146,229

Gilman, MN $148,805

Glenwood, MN $146,528

Greenwald, MN $148,024

Grey Eagle, MN $147,536

Hillman, MN $147,448

Hoffman, MN $146,197

Holdingford, MN $148,400

Holmes City, MN $146,183

Isle, MN $145,863

Kensington, MN $146,149

Lastrup, MN $147,471

Little Falls, MN $147,589

Long Prairie, MN $147,014

Lowry, MN $146,226

Mc Grath, MN $145,438

Melrose, MN $147,808

Milaca, MN $148,661

Miltona, MN $146,221

Nelson, MN $146,259

New Munich, MN $148,021

Oak Park, MN $148,982

Ogilvie, MN $148,106

Onamia, MN $146,993

Osakis, MN $146,699

Parkers Prairie, MN $146,067

Paynesville, MN $148,506

Pease, MN $149,142

Pierz, MN $147,555

Rice, MN $148,748

Richmond, MN $148,728

Rockville, MN $149,082

Roscoe, MN $148,619

Royalton, MN $148,495

Saint Joseph, MN $149,162

Saint Stephen, MN $148,879

Saint Martin, MN $148,557

Sartell, MN $149,079

Sauk Centre, MN $147,279

Sauk Rapids, MN $149,003

Nashua, MN $145,982

Naytahwaush, MN $146,108

New York Mills, MN $146,044

Nielsville, MN $145,693

Ogema, MN $145,781

Osage, MN $145,894

Ottertail, MN $146,173

Pelican Rapids, MN $146,022

Perham, MN $146,171

Perley, MN $145,799

Ponsford, MN $145,770

Richville, MN $146,044

Richwood, MN $145,849

Rochert, MN $145,905

Rothsay, MN $145,846

Sabin, MN $145,749

Shelly, MN $145,852

Tintah, MN $145,882

Twin Valley, MN $145,764

Ulen, MN $145,746

Underwood, MN $146,135

Vergas, MN $146,018

Vining, MN $146,009

Waubun, MN $145,790

Wendell, MN $145,941

White Earth, MN $146,250

Winger, MN $145,792

Wolf Lake, MN $145,900

Wolverton, MN $145,947

Bemidji, MN $146,082

Bagley, MN $145,899

Baudette, MN $145,540

Bena, MN $145,335

Big Falls, MN $144,893

Bigfork, MN $145,035

Birchdale, MN $145,064

Blackduck, MN $145,559

Bowstring, MN $145,205

Cass Lake, MN $145,779

Clearbrook, MN $145,841

Deer River, MN $145,317

Talmoon, MN $145,251

Effie, MN $144,914

Federal Dam, MN $145,580

Gonvick, MN $145,778

Gully, MN $145,669

Hines, MN $145,634

International Falls, MN $145,556

Kelliher, MN $145,466

Lengby, MN $145,832

Leonard, MN $145,734

Littlefork, MN $145,164

Loman, MN $145,135

Longville, MN $145,684

Marcell, MN $145,081

Margie, MN $145,006

Max, MN $145,220

Mizpah, MN $145,245

Northome, MN $145,227

Outing, MN $145,477

Pennington, MN $145,512

Ponemah, MN $145,782

Puposky, MN $145,677

Ranier, MN $146,141

Kabetogama, MN $145,017

Redby, MN $145,950

Redlake, MN $145,757

Remer, MN $145,368

Roosevelt, MN $145,531

Shevlin, MN $145,769

Solway, MN $145,807

South International Falls, MN $145,577

Spring Lake, MN $145,253

Squaw Lake, MN $145,232

Swift, MN $145,542

Tenstrike, MN $145,711

Trail, MN $145,615

Swanville, MN $147,527

Moorhead, MN $145,651

Upsala, MN $148,002

Villard, MN $146,605

Wahkon, MN $146,675

Waite Park, MN $149,239

West Union, MN $147,130

Brainerd, MN $146,409

Baxter, MN $146,586

Ah Gwah Ching, MN $145,900

Aitkin, MN $145,754

Akeley, MN $145,834

Aldrich, MN $145,985

Backus, MN $145,819

Benedict, MN $145,758

Bertha, MN $146,087

Browerville, MN $146,475

Clarissa, MN $146,289

Crosby, MN $145,900

Crosslake, MN $146,000

Cushing, MN $146,539

Deerwood, MN $146,017

Eagle Bend, MN $146,084

Emily, MN $145,610

Fifty Lakes, MN $145,616

Fort Ripley, MN $146,795

Garrison, MN $146,542

Hackensack, MN $145,798

Hewitt, MN $146,020

Ironton, MN $146,059

Jenkins, MN $146,005

Lake George, MN $145,887

Lake Hubert, MN $146,124

Laporte, MN $145,795

Menahga, MN $145,953

Merrifield, MN $146,012

Motley, MN $145,935

Nevis, MN $145,902

Nisswa, MN $146,140

Palisade, MN $145,277

Park Rapids, MN $145,993

Pequot Lakes, MN $146,031

Pillager, MN $146,097

Pine River, MN $145,834

Randall, MN $147,046

Sebeka, MN $145,875

Nimrod, MN $145,860

Staples, MN $146,044

Verndale, MN $145,946

Wadena, MN $146,167

Walker, MN $145,888

Detroit Lakes, MN $146,186

Ada, MN $145,751

Audubon, MN $145,993

Barnesville, MN $145,822

Battle Lake, MN $146,158

Bejou, MN $145,615

Beltrami, MN $145,731

Bluffton, MN $146,023

Borup, MN $145,737

Breckenridge, MN $146,313

Callaway, MN $145,835

Campbell, MN $145,973

Climax, MN $145,486

Clitherall, MN $146,064

Comstock, MN $145,802

Deer Creek, MN $146,023

Dent, MN $146,055

Dilworth, MN $145,640

Elbow Lake, MN $146,111

Elizabeth, MN $146,022

Erhard, MN $145,982

Erskine, MN $145,860

Felton, MN $145,708

Fergus Falls, MN $146,264

Fertile, MN $145,793

Flom, MN $145,725

Fosston, MN $145,905

Foxhome, MN $145,864

Frazee, MN $146,029

Gary, MN $145,621

Halstad, MN $145,840

Wabasha, MN $149,906

Hawley, MN $145,733

Hendrum, MN $145,804

Henning, MN $146,084

Hitterdal, MN $145,743

Kent, MN $145,894

Lake Park, MN $145,770

Mcintosh, MN $145,855

Mahnomen, MN $145,851

Wilton, MN $145,769

Waskish, MN $145,171

Williams, MN $145,554

Mountain Iron, MN $144,754

Cotton, MN $145,059

Wayzata, MN $156,537

Navarre, MN $156,554

Young America, MN $152,959

Winsted, MN $151,393

Winthrop, MN $148,778

Zimmerman, MN $150,737

Minneapolis, MN $158,027

Nashwauk, MN $144,770

Orr, MN $144,822

Nett Lake, MN $145,758

Pengilly, MN $144,842

Virginia, MN $145,015

Saginaw, MN $145,285

Sawyer, MN $145,301

Side Lake, MN $144,781

Soudan, MN $145,214

Sturgeon Lake, MN $145,863

Swan River, MN $144,807

Swatara, MN $145,173

Taconite, MN $145,330

Tamarack, MN $145,146

Tower, MN $144,991

Twig, MN $145,327

Warba, MN $144,943

Willow River, MN $145,990

Winton, MN $145,888

Wrenshall, MN $145,341

Wright, MN $145,248

Duluth, MN $145,350

Rochester, MN $151,658

Adams, MN $148,645

Altura, MN $148,981

Austin, MN $149,513

Blooming Prairie, MN $150,386

Brownsdale, MN $150,058

Brownsville, MN $142,990

Dundas, MN $152,242

Elko New Market, MN $154,297

Faribault, MN $150,855

Farmington, MN $154,711

Forest Lake, MN $155,008

Frontenac, MN $150,109

Goodhue, MN $150,950

Grandy, MN $150,445

Grasston, MN $147,972

Hampton, MN $153,803

Harris, MN $150,716

Hastings, MN $154,213

Henriette, MN $148,014

Hinckley, MN $146,097

Hugo, MN $155,588

Isanti, MN $152,455

Lake City, MN $150,569

Lake Elmo, MN $155,796

Lakeland, MN $154,809

Lakeville, MN $155,067

Lindstrom, MN $152,879

Lonsdale, MN $152,735

Marine On Saint Croix, MN $154,411

Medford, MN $150,365

Mora, MN $147,214

Morristown, MN $150,333

Nerstrand, MN $150,511

Newport, MN $156,348

North Branch, MN $152,271

Northfield, MN $152,868

Owatonna, MN $150,318

Pine City, MN $148,080

Randolph, MN $153,354

Red Wing, MN $150,639

Rock Creek, MN $149,103

Rosemount, MN $155,608

Rush City, MN $149,631

Saint Francis, MN $153,310

Saint Paul Park, MN $155,991

Sandstone, MN $146,052

Scandia, MN $153,915

Shafer, MN $152,365

South Saint Paul, MN $156,696

Inver Grove Heights, MN $156,324

Waverly, MN $151,573

Byron, MN $151,669

Caledonia, MN $143,628

Canton, MN $146,509

Chatfield, MN $150,024

Claremont, MN $150,747

Dakota, MN $143,323

Dexter, MN $150,319

Dodge Center, MN $150,973

Dover, MN $150,359

Eitzen, MN $143,630

Elgin, MN $151,277

Elkton, MN $149,775

Eyota, MN $151,160

Fountain, MN $148,944

Grand Meadow, MN $150,250

Harmony, MN $147,000

Hayfield, MN $150,737

Hokah, MN $142,630

Homer, MN $144,342

Houston, MN $143,917

Kasson, MN $151,322

Kellogg, MN $149,634

Kenyon, MN $151,030

La Crescent, MN $142,598

Lanesboro, MN $147,034

Lansing, MN $149,794

Le Roy, MN $148,124

Lewiston, MN $147,211

Lyle, MN $148,062

Mabel, MN $146,097

Mantorville, MN $151,304

Mazeppa, MN $151,094

Millville, MN $150,949

Minnesota City, MN $147,292

Oronoco, MN $151,669

Ostrander, MN $149,515

Peterson, MN $146,770

Pine Island, MN $151,307

Plainview, MN $150,418

Preston, MN $147,717

Racine, MN $150,763

Reads Landing, MN $149,882

Rollingstone, MN $147,926

Rose Creek, MN $148,749

Rushford, MN $145,757

Saint Charles, MN $149,628

Sargeant, MN $150,501

Spring Grove, MN $144,820

Spring Valley, MN $149,971

Stewartville, MN $151,159

Taopi, MN $148,336

Utica, MN $148,288

Ellsworth, MN $141,578

Fulda, MN $145,838

Garvin, MN $146,288

Hardwick, MN $141,134

Hendricks, MN $145,766

Heron Lake, MN $146,519

Hills, MN $139,102

Holland, MN $143,960

Ihlen, MN $141,261

Iona, MN $144,512

Ivanhoe, MN $146,065

Jackson, MN $146,497

Jasper, MN $140,585

Jeffers, MN $146,509

Kanaranzi, MN $141,206

Kenneth, MN $142,094

Lake Benton, MN $145,005

Lakefield, MN $146,288

Lake Wilson, MN $144,551

Lamberton, MN $146,377

Leota, MN $143,385

Lismore, MN $143,253

Luverne, MN $140,539

Lynd, MN $146,366

Magnolia, MN $141,451

Mountain Lake, MN $146,763

Odin, MN $146,729

Okabena, MN $146,469

Ormsby, MN $146,802

Pipestone, MN $143,155

Reading, MN $144,631

Revere, MN $146,306

Round Lake, MN $146,017

Rushmore, MN $143,731

Russell, MN $146,279

Ruthton, MN $144,742

Sherburn, MN $146,690

Slayton, MN $145,409

Steen, MN $140,109

Storden, MN $146,462

Tracy, MN $146,436

Trimont, MN $146,884

Trosky, MN $141,603

Tyler, MN $145,580

Walnut Grove, MN $146,338

Welcome, MN $146,887

Westbrook, MN $146,468

Wilmont, MN $144,138

Woodstock, MN $143,811

Worthington, MN $145,432

Beaver Bay, MN $145,270

Brimson, MN $144,795

Finland, MN $145,053

Grand Marais, MN $145,353

Grand Portage, MN $145,236

Hovland, MN $145,194

Isabella, MN $144,742

Knife River, MN $145,317

Lutsen, MN $145,277

Schroeder, MN $145,189

Silver Bay, MN $145,277

Tofte, MN $145,127

Two Harbors, MN $145,330

Adolph, MN $145,350

Alborn, MN $145,150

Angora, MN $144,672

Askov, MN $146,155

Aurora, MN $145,097

Babbitt, MN $145,078

Barnum, MN $145,356

Biwabik, MN $145,253

Bovey, MN $145,020

Britt, MN $144,770

Brookston, MN $145,232

Bruno, MN $145,825

Buhl, MN $144,864

Calumet, MN $145,344

Canyon, MN $145,182

Carlton, MN $145,324

Chisholm, MN $144,849

Cloquet, MN $145,307

Cohasset, MN $145,430

Coleraine, MN $145,719

Cook, MN $144,814

Albertville, MN $153,401

Annandale, MN $149,483

Anoka, MN $154,605

Andover, MN $155,582

Hopkins, MN $157,436

Burnsville, MN $156,091

Arlington, MN $150,525

Becker, MN $149,732

Big Lake, MN $150,555

Bird Island, MN $146,439

Osseo, MN $156,339

Brownton, MN $149,297

Buffalo, MN $151,991

Buffalo Lake, MN $147,569

Carver, MN $154,516

Champlin, MN $156,256

Chanhassen, MN $156,142

Chaska, MN $155,281

Clear Lake, MN $149,092

Clearwater, MN $149,064

Cokato, MN $149,782

Cologne, MN $153,943

Crystal Bay, MN $156,148

Darwin, MN $149,139

Dassel, MN $149,682

Dayton, MN $155,523

Delano, MN $153,794

Eden Valley, MN $148,740

Elk River, MN $152,997

Excelsior, MN $155,882

Fairfax, MN $146,683

Franklin, MN $146,442

Gaylord, MN $149,850

Gibbon, MN $147,552

Glencoe, MN $150,534

Green Isle, MN $151,318

Hamburg, MN $152,384

Hamel, MN $155,967

Hanover, MN $154,496

Hector, MN $146,811

Eden Prairie, MN $156,971

Minnetonka, MN $156,896

Maple Plain, MN $155,493

Howard Lake, MN $150,575

Hutchinson, MN $149,165

Jordan, MN $154,551

Kimball, MN $148,950

Lester Prairie, MN $151,611

Litchfield, MN $148,590

Long Lake, MN $156,166

Loretto, MN $154,867

Maple Lake, MN $150,002

Mayer, MN $153,011

Dennison, MN $150,834

Stacy, MN $153,604

Stanchfield, MN $149,790

Stillwater, MN $155,203

Taylors Falls, MN $151,182

Vermillion, MN $154,452

Warsaw, MN $150,696

Webster, MN $153,669

Welch, MN $151,797

Willernie, MN $156,142

Wyoming, MN $154,280

Saint Paul, MN $157,243

Mendota, MN $157,399

Minnetonka Beach, MN $156,197

Monticello, MN $150,490

Montrose, MN $152,542

Mound, MN $155,386

New Auburn, MN $150,505

New Germany, MN $152,465

Norwood Young America, MN $152,906

Plato, MN $151,891

Princeton, MN $149,754

Prior Lake, MN $155,433

Rockford, MN $154,484

Rogers, MN $155,116

Saint Bonifacius, MN $154,874

Saint Michael, MN $153,638

Santiago, MN $149,560

Savage, MN $156,280

Shakopee, MN $155,647

Silver Creek, MN $149,717

Silver Lake, MN $150,297

South Haven, MN $149,094

Norwood, MN $152,812

Spring Park, MN $155,785

Stewart, MN $148,259

Victoria, MN $155,289

Waconia, MN $154,286

Watertown, MN $153,685

Watkins, MN $148,870

Wanamingo, MN $151,059

West Concord, MN $150,970

Winona, MN $145,043

Stockton, MN $146,975

Wykoff, MN $149,577

Zumbro Falls, MN $151,118

Zumbrota, MN $151,042

Mankato, MN $149,046

Albert Lea, MN $148,684

Alden, MN $147,571

Amboy, MN $147,227

Belle Plaine, MN $153,321

Blue Earth, MN $146,987

Bricelyn, MN $147,076

Clarks Grove, MN $148,925

Cleveland, MN $150,419

Comfrey, MN $146,571

Willmar, MN $147,342

Alberta, MN $146,047

Appleton, MN $146,217

Atwater, MN $147,728

Barry, MN $146,123

Beardsley, MN $145,503

Bellingham, MN $145,746

Belview, MN $146,186

Benson, MN $146,347

Blomkest, MN $146,415

Boyd, MN $146,150

Browns Valley, MN $145,565

Canby, MN $145,890

Chokio, MN $146,053

Clara City, MN $146,391

Clarkfield, MN $146,258

Clements, MN $146,392

Clinton, MN $145,754

Clontarf, MN $146,117

Correll, MN $145,864

Cosmos, MN $147,683

Cottonwood, MN $146,309

Danube, MN $146,339

Danvers, MN $146,062

Dawson, MN $146,247

Donnelly, MN $146,044

Dumont, MN $145,851

Echo, MN $146,152

Ghent, MN $146,382

Graceville, MN $145,775

Granite Falls, MN $146,385

Grove City, MN $148,061

Hancock, MN $146,223

Hanley Falls, MN $146,217

Herman, MN $145,993

Holloway, MN $146,046

Kandiyohi, MN $147,448

Kerkhoven, MN $146,347

Lake Lillian, MN $147,008

Lucan, MN $146,271

Madison, MN $145,940

Marietta, MN $145,433

Marshall, MN $146,589

Maynard, MN $146,230

Milan, MN $146,247

Milroy, MN $146,238

Minneota, MN $146,338

Montevideo, MN $146,410

Morgan, MN $146,504

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	$185,766	$89.0	20%
Financial Services	$185,766	$89.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$185,766	$89.0	20%
Software & Networking	$185,766	$89.0	20%
Telecom	$185,766	$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.

$144,222

Average $154,805/year

$165,841

$12,018

Average $12,900/month

$13,820

$2,773

Average $2,977/week

$3,189

$69

Average $74/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,841	$13,820	$3,189	$80
Average	$154,805	$12,900	$2,977	$74
25th Percentile	$144,222	$12,018	$2,773	$69

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