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 $113,341 for beginners, reaching about $152,511 at mid-level, and approach $120,197 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 $167,505, California $166,870, Massachusetts $164,646. 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: $225,956; Senior Drilling Engineer: $194,694; Drilling Engineer IV: $189,212; Drilling Engineer III: $169,999; Oil & Gas Drilling Engineer II: $137,200.

Drilling Engineer Salary in Minnesota

How much does a Drilling Engineer make in Minnesota? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drilling Engineer in Minnesota is $154,812 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): $175,914
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $144,226 to $165,857
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $134,588

10% $134,588

50% (Median) $154,812

90% $175,914

Drilling Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,857	$13,821	$3,190	$80
Average	$154,812	$12,901	$2,977	$74
25th Percentile	$144,226	$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): $113,341
Early Career (1-2 years): $133,205
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $152,511
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $190,814
Expert (over 8 years): $120,197

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Network Engineer III	less than 1 year	$113,341
Network Engineer IV	1-2 years	$133,205
Drilling Engineer	2-4 years	$152,511
Network Engineer VI	5-8 years	$190,814
Network Engineering Supervisor	over 8 years	$120,197

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: $167,505.
California: $166,870.
Massachusetts: $164,646.

District of Columbia $167,505 California $166,870 Massachusetts $164,646 Washington $164,040 New Jersey $163,980 Alaska $163,768 Connecticut $161,680 New York $160,833

Hawaii $158,125 Rhode Island $156,854 Maryland $155,992 Minnesota $154,812 Colorado $154,358 Illinois $154,207 Oregon $153,632 Delaware $153,208

New Hampshire $152,942 Virginia $152,346 Pennsylvania $150,606 Nevada $149,729 North Dakota $149,441 Michigan $148,987 Wisconsin $148,821 Vermont $148,488

Texas $147,565 Maine $147,505 Arizona $147,414 Ohio $147,308 Georgia $145,916 Indiana $145,220 Wyoming $145,084 Utah $144,872

Iowa $144,782 Kansas $144,055 Louisiana $143,844 North Carolina $143,768 Missouri $143,738 Florida $143,148 Montana $142,830 Nebraska $142,527

Kentucky $142,361 South Carolina $141,756 Tennessee $141,378 Idaho $141,226 New Mexico $140,122 Oklahoma $139,880 Alabama $138,987 South Dakota $137,490

Arkansas $136,673 West Virginia $136,234 Mississippi $134,918

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: $148,220
Courtland: $148,052
Darfur: $147,290

Conger, MN $148,220

Courtland, MN $148,052

Darfur, MN $147,290

Delavan, MN $147,314

Eagle Lake, MN $149,449

Easton, MN $147,370

Ellendale, MN $149,450

Elmore, MN $146,609

Elysian, MN $150,193

Emmons, MN $147,052

Essig, MN $147,485

Fairmont, MN $147,003

Freeborn, MN $148,429

Frost, MN $146,845

Garden City, MN $147,302

Geneva, MN $149,824

Glenville, MN $147,694

Good Thunder, MN $147,567

Granada, MN $146,859

Hanska, MN $146,862

Hartland, MN $148,556

Hayward, MN $148,547

Henderson, MN $151,118

Hollandale, MN $149,177

Hope, MN $149,906

Huntley, MN $147,201

Janesville, MN $149,154

Kasota, MN $149,715

Kiester, MN $147,080

Kilkenny, MN $150,913

Lafayette, MN $148,346

Lake Crystal, MN $147,538

La Salle, MN $147,139

Le Center, MN $151,222

Le Sueur, MN $150,895

Lewisville, MN $146,986

Madelia, MN $147,099

Madison Lake, MN $149,863

Mapleton, MN $147,641

Minnesota Lake, MN $147,718

Montgomery, MN $151,764

New Prague, MN $153,644

New Richland, MN $148,913

New Ulm, MN $147,464

Nicollet, MN $148,857

Northrop, MN $147,904

Pemberton, MN $148,393

Saint Clair, MN $149,344

Saint James, MN $146,990

Saint Peter, MN $150,052

Sanborn, MN $146,405

Searles, MN $147,231

Sleepy Eye, MN $146,750

Springfield, MN $146,611

Truman, MN $147,031

Twin Lakes, MN $147,452

Vernon Center, MN $147,204

Waldorf, MN $148,054

Waseca, MN $149,416

Waterville, MN $150,452

Wells, MN $147,730

Winnebago, MN $147,292

Windom, MN $146,783

Adrian, MN $142,965

Alpha, MN $146,355

Arco, MN $146,154

Avoca, MN $146,069

Balaton, MN $145,788

Beaver Creek, MN $139,301

Bigelow, MN $144,325

Bingham Lake, MN $146,564

Brewster, MN $146,139

Butterfield, MN $146,732

Ceylon, MN $146,470

Chandler, MN $143,763

Currie, MN $146,340

Dovray, MN $146,912

Dunnell, MN $146,248

Starbuck, MN $146,263

Morris, MN $146,355

Crane Lake, MN $144,844

Cromwell, MN $145,393

Grand Rapids, MN $145,435

Ely, MN $145,055

Embarrass, MN $144,850

Esko, MN $145,354

Eveleth, MN $145,069

Finlayson, MN $145,791

Floodwood, MN $144,983

Forbes, MN $144,596

Gilbert, MN $145,030

Goodland, MN $144,806

Hibbing, MN $144,705

Hill City, MN $145,269

Holyoke, MN $145,381

Hoyt Lakes, MN $145,054

Iron, MN $144,632

Jacobson, MN $144,897

Keewatin, MN $145,355

Kerrick, MN $145,633

Kettle River, MN $145,626

Kinney, MN $144,857

Mcgregor, MN $145,410

Makinen, MN $144,878

Marble, MN $145,266

Meadowlands, MN $144,913

Melrude, MN $144,857

Moose Lake, MN $145,944

Afton, MN $155,152

Almelund, MN $151,289

Bayport, MN $154,897

Bethel, MN $153,577

Braham, MN $149,155

Brook Park, MN $146,821

Cambridge, MN $150,871

Cannon Falls, MN $151,549

Castle Rock, MN $153,997

Cedar, MN $154,279

Center City, MN $152,272

Chisago City, MN $153,596

Circle Pines, MN $156,302

Cottage Grove, MN $155,547

Dalbo, MN $149,133

Wirt, MN $145,015

Thief River Falls, MN $145,878

Alvarado, MN $145,429

Angle Inlet, MN $145,366

Argyle, MN $145,608

Badger, MN $145,703

Brooks, MN $145,739

Crookston, MN $145,496

Donaldson, MN $145,673

East Grand Forks, MN $145,251

Euclid, MN $145,350

Fisher, MN $145,258

Gatzke, MN $145,452

Goodridge, MN $145,556

Greenbush, MN $145,709

Grygla, MN $145,387

Hallock, MN $146,065

Halma, MN $145,665

Humboldt, MN $145,981

Karlstad, MN $145,764

Kennedy, MN $145,741

Lake Bronson, MN $145,636

Lancaster, MN $145,647

Mentor, MN $145,694

Middle River, MN $145,623

Newfolden, MN $145,659

Noyes, MN $146,110

Oak Island, MN $145,360

Oklee, MN $145,771

Oslo, MN $145,472

Plummer, MN $145,709

Red Lake Falls, MN $145,633

Roseau, MN $145,795

Saint Hilaire, MN $145,723

Saint Vincent, MN $145,993

Salol, MN $145,668

Stephen, MN $145,608

Strandquist, MN $145,564

Strathcona, MN $145,546

Viking, MN $145,491

Wannaska, MN $145,620

Warren, MN $145,435

Warroad, MN $145,841

Edgerton, MN $142,981

Georgetown, MN $145,738

Glyndon, MN $145,721

Morton, MN $146,517

Murdock, MN $146,217

New London, MN $147,500

Norcross, MN $145,807

Odessa, MN $145,700

Olivia, MN $146,494

Ortonville, MN $146,004

Pennock, MN $146,795

Porter, MN $145,974

Prinsburg, MN $146,553

Raymond, MN $146,347

Redwood Falls, MN $146,500

Renville, MN $146,338

Sacred Heart, MN $146,252

Seaforth, MN $146,680

Spicer, MN $147,635

Sunburg, MN $146,680

Taunton, MN $146,205

Vesta, MN $146,192

Wabasso, MN $146,352

Wanda, MN $146,886

Watson, MN $146,282

Wheaton, MN $145,980

Wood Lake, MN $146,226

Saint Cloud, MN $149,251

Albany, MN $148,387

Alexandria, MN $146,537

Ashby, MN $146,175

Avon, MN $148,824

Barrett, MN $146,080

Belgrade, MN $147,355

Bock, MN $149,130

Bowlus, MN $148,208

Brandon, MN $146,210

Brooten, MN $146,885

Buckman, MN $148,459

Burtrum, MN $147,615

Carlos, MN $146,231

Cold Spring, MN $148,975

Collegeville, MN $148,998

Cyrus, MN $146,189

Dalton, MN $146,111

Elrosa, MN $148,092

Waltham, MN $150,263

Evansville, MN $146,131

Farwell, MN $146,201

Flensburg, MN $147,686

Foley, MN $148,854

Foreston, MN $148,883

Freeport, MN $148,102

Garfield, MN $146,236

Gilman, MN $148,812

Glenwood, MN $146,535

Greenwald, MN $148,031

Grey Eagle, MN $147,543

Hillman, MN $147,455

Hoffman, MN $146,204

Holdingford, MN $148,406

Holmes City, MN $146,190

Isle, MN $145,869

Kensington, MN $146,155

Lastrup, MN $147,478

Little Falls, MN $147,596

Long Prairie, MN $147,021

Lowry, MN $146,233

Mc Grath, MN $145,444

Melrose, MN $147,815

Milaca, MN $148,668

Miltona, MN $146,228

Nelson, MN $146,266

New Munich, MN $148,028

Oak Park, MN $148,989

Ogilvie, MN $148,113

Onamia, MN $147,000

Osakis, MN $146,706

Parkers Prairie, MN $146,074

Paynesville, MN $148,512

Pease, MN $149,149

Pierz, MN $147,562

Rice, MN $148,754

Richmond, MN $148,735

Rockville, MN $149,089

Roscoe, MN $148,626

Royalton, MN $148,502

Saint Joseph, MN $149,169

Saint Stephen, MN $148,886

Saint Martin, MN $148,564

Sartell, MN $149,086

Sauk Centre, MN $147,285

Sauk Rapids, MN $149,010

Nashua, MN $145,989

Naytahwaush, MN $146,114

New York Mills, MN $146,051

Nielsville, MN $145,700

Ogema, MN $145,788

Osage, MN $145,901

Ottertail, MN $146,180

Pelican Rapids, MN $146,028

Perham, MN $146,178

Perley, MN $145,806

Ponsford, MN $145,777

Richville, MN $146,051

Richwood, MN $145,856

Rochert, MN $145,912

Rothsay, MN $145,853

Sabin, MN $145,756

Shelly, MN $145,859

Tintah, MN $145,889

Twin Valley, MN $145,771

Ulen, MN $145,753

Underwood, MN $146,142

Vergas, MN $146,025

Vining, MN $146,016

Waubun, MN $145,797

Wendell, MN $145,948

White Earth, MN $146,257

Winger, MN $145,798

Wolf Lake, MN $145,907

Wolverton, MN $145,954

Bemidji, MN $146,089

Bagley, MN $145,906

Baudette, MN $145,547

Bena, MN $145,341

Big Falls, MN $144,900

Bigfork, MN $145,042

Birchdale, MN $145,071

Blackduck, MN $145,565

Bowstring, MN $145,211

Cass Lake, MN $145,786

Clearbrook, MN $145,848

Deer River, MN $145,323

Talmoon, MN $145,258

Effie, MN $144,921

Federal Dam, MN $145,587

Gonvick, MN $145,785

Gully, MN $145,676

Hines, MN $145,641

International Falls, MN $145,562

Kelliher, MN $145,473

Lengby, MN $145,839

Leonard, MN $145,741

Littlefork, MN $145,170

Loman, MN $145,142

Longville, MN $145,691

Marcell, MN $145,087

Margie, MN $145,013

Max, MN $145,226

Mizpah, MN $145,252

Northome, MN $145,234

Outing, MN $145,484

Pennington, MN $145,518

Ponemah, MN $145,789

Puposky, MN $145,683

Ranier, MN $146,148

Kabetogama, MN $145,024

Redby, MN $145,957

Redlake, MN $145,764

Remer, MN $145,375

Roosevelt, MN $145,538

Shevlin, MN $145,776

Solway, MN $145,813

South International Falls, MN $145,583

Spring Lake, MN $145,260

Squaw Lake, MN $145,239

Swift, MN $145,549

Tenstrike, MN $145,718

Trail, MN $145,621

Swanville, MN $147,534

Moorhead, MN $145,658

Upsala, MN $148,009

Villard, MN $146,612

Wahkon, MN $146,682

Waite Park, MN $149,246

West Union, MN $147,137

Brainerd, MN $146,416

Baxter, MN $146,593

Ah Gwah Ching, MN $145,907

Aitkin, MN $145,760

Akeley, MN $145,841

Aldrich, MN $145,992

Backus, MN $145,826

Benedict, MN $145,765

Bertha, MN $146,093

Browerville, MN $146,482

Clarissa, MN $146,296

Crosby, MN $145,907

Crosslake, MN $146,007

Cushing, MN $146,546

Deerwood, MN $146,024

Eagle Bend, MN $146,090

Emily, MN $145,617

Fifty Lakes, MN $145,623

Fort Ripley, MN $146,801

Garrison, MN $146,549

Hackensack, MN $145,804

Hewitt, MN $146,027

Ironton, MN $146,066

Jenkins, MN $146,012

Lake George, MN $145,894

Lake Hubert, MN $146,131

Laporte, MN $145,801

Menahga, MN $145,960

Merrifield, MN $146,019

Motley, MN $145,942

Nevis, MN $145,909

Nisswa, MN $146,146

Palisade, MN $145,284

Park Rapids, MN $146,000

Pequot Lakes, MN $146,037

Pillager, MN $146,104

Pine River, MN $145,841

Randall, MN $147,052

Sebeka, MN $145,882

Nimrod, MN $145,866

Staples, MN $146,051

Verndale, MN $145,953

Wadena, MN $146,173

Walker, MN $145,895

Detroit Lakes, MN $146,193

Ada, MN $145,757

Audubon, MN $146,000

Barnesville, MN $145,829

Battle Lake, MN $146,164

Bejou, MN $145,621

Beltrami, MN $145,738

Bluffton, MN $146,030

Borup, MN $145,744

Breckenridge, MN $146,320

Callaway, MN $145,842

Campbell, MN $145,980

Climax, MN $145,493

Clitherall, MN $146,071

Comstock, MN $145,809

Deer Creek, MN $146,030

Dent, MN $146,062

Dilworth, MN $145,647

Elbow Lake, MN $146,118

Elizabeth, MN $146,028

Erhard, MN $145,989

Erskine, MN $145,866

Felton, MN $145,715

Fergus Falls, MN $146,270

Fertile, MN $145,800

Flom, MN $145,732

Fosston, MN $145,912

Foxhome, MN $145,871

Frazee, MN $146,036

Gary, MN $145,627

Halstad, MN $145,847

Wabasha, MN $149,913

Hawley, MN $145,739

Hendrum, MN $145,810

Henning, MN $146,090

Hitterdal, MN $145,750

Kent, MN $145,901

Lake Park, MN $145,777

Mcintosh, MN $145,862

Mahnomen, MN $145,857

Wilton, MN $145,776

Waskish, MN $145,178

Williams, MN $145,561

Mountain Iron, MN $144,760

Cotton, MN $145,066

Wayzata, MN $156,544

Navarre, MN $156,561

Young America, MN $152,966

Winsted, MN $151,400

Winthrop, MN $148,785

Zimmerman, MN $150,744

Minneapolis, MN $158,034

Nashwauk, MN $144,777

Orr, MN $144,829

Nett Lake, MN $145,765

Pengilly, MN $144,848

Virginia, MN $145,022

Saginaw, MN $145,291

Sawyer, MN $145,308

Side Lake, MN $144,788

Soudan, MN $145,220

Sturgeon Lake, MN $145,869

Swan River, MN $144,813

Swatara, MN $145,180

Taconite, MN $145,337

Tamarack, MN $145,152

Tower, MN $144,998

Twig, MN $145,334

Warba, MN $144,950

Willow River, MN $145,996

Winton, MN $145,895

Wrenshall, MN $145,347

Wright, MN $145,255

Duluth, MN $145,357

Rochester, MN $151,665

Adams, MN $148,652

Altura, MN $148,987

Austin, MN $149,520

Blooming Prairie, MN $150,393

Brownsdale, MN $150,065

Brownsville, MN $142,996

Dundas, MN $152,249

Elko New Market, MN $154,304

Faribault, MN $150,862

Farmington, MN $154,718

Forest Lake, MN $155,015

Frontenac, MN $150,116

Goodhue, MN $150,957

Grandy, MN $150,452

Grasston, MN $147,978

Hampton, MN $153,810

Harris, MN $150,723

Hastings, MN $154,220

Henriette, MN $148,021

Hinckley, MN $146,104

Hugo, MN $155,596

Isanti, MN $152,462

Lake City, MN $150,576

Lake Elmo, MN $155,803

Lakeland, MN $154,817

Lakeville, MN $155,074

Lindstrom, MN $152,886

Lonsdale, MN $152,742

Marine On Saint Croix, MN $154,419

Medford, MN $150,372

Mora, MN $147,220

Morristown, MN $150,340

Nerstrand, MN $150,518

Newport, MN $156,355

North Branch, MN $152,278

Northfield, MN $152,876

Owatonna, MN $150,325

Pine City, MN $148,087

Randolph, MN $153,361

Red Wing, MN $150,646

Rock Creek, MN $149,110

Rosemount, MN $155,615

Rush City, MN $149,638

Saint Francis, MN $153,317

Saint Paul Park, MN $155,998

Sandstone, MN $146,059

Scandia, MN $153,922

Shafer, MN $152,372

South Saint Paul, MN $156,703

Inver Grove Heights, MN $156,331

Waverly, MN $151,580

Byron, MN $151,676

Caledonia, MN $143,635

Canton, MN $146,515

Chatfield, MN $150,031

Claremont, MN $150,754

Dakota, MN $143,329

Dexter, MN $150,326

Dodge Center, MN $150,980

Dover, MN $150,366

Eitzen, MN $143,636

Elgin, MN $151,284

Elkton, MN $149,782

Eyota, MN $151,167

Fountain, MN $148,951

Grand Meadow, MN $150,257

Harmony, MN $147,007

Hayfield, MN $150,744

Hokah, MN $142,636

Homer, MN $144,349

Houston, MN $143,924

Kasson, MN $151,329

Kellogg, MN $149,641

Kenyon, MN $151,037

La Crescent, MN $142,605

Lanesboro, MN $147,040

Lansing, MN $149,801

Le Roy, MN $148,131

Lewiston, MN $147,217

Lyle, MN $148,069

Mabel, MN $146,104

Mantorville, MN $151,311

Mazeppa, MN $151,101

Millville, MN $150,956

Minnesota City, MN $147,299

Oronoco, MN $151,676

Ostrander, MN $149,521

Peterson, MN $146,777

Pine Island, MN $151,314

Plainview, MN $150,425

Preston, MN $147,724

Racine, MN $150,770

Reads Landing, MN $149,889

Rollingstone, MN $147,933

Rose Creek, MN $148,756

Rushford, MN $145,764

Saint Charles, MN $149,635

Sargeant, MN $150,508

Spring Grove, MN $144,827

Spring Valley, MN $149,978

Stewartville, MN $151,166

Taopi, MN $148,343

Utica, MN $148,295

Ellsworth, MN $141,585

Fulda, MN $145,845

Garvin, MN $146,295

Hardwick, MN $141,140

Hendricks, MN $145,773

Heron Lake, MN $146,526

Hills, MN $139,108

Holland, MN $143,966

Ihlen, MN $141,267

Iona, MN $144,518

Ivanhoe, MN $146,072

Jackson, MN $146,503

Jasper, MN $140,591

Jeffers, MN $146,515

Kanaranzi, MN $141,213

Kenneth, MN $142,101

Lake Benton, MN $145,012

Lakefield, MN $146,295

Lake Wilson, MN $144,558

Lamberton, MN $146,384

Leota, MN $143,391

Lismore, MN $143,260

Luverne, MN $140,546

Lynd, MN $146,373

Magnolia, MN $141,458

Mountain Lake, MN $146,770

Odin, MN $146,736

Okabena, MN $146,476

Ormsby, MN $146,809

Pipestone, MN $143,161

Reading, MN $144,638

Revere, MN $146,313

Round Lake, MN $146,024

Rushmore, MN $143,738

Russell, MN $146,285

Ruthton, MN $144,748

Sherburn, MN $146,697

Slayton, MN $145,416

Steen, MN $140,116

Storden, MN $146,469

Tracy, MN $146,443

Trimont, MN $146,891

Trosky, MN $141,609

Tyler, MN $145,587

Walnut Grove, MN $146,344

Welcome, MN $146,894

Westbrook, MN $146,475

Wilmont, MN $144,145

Woodstock, MN $143,818

Worthington, MN $145,438

Beaver Bay, MN $145,276

Brimson, MN $144,801

Finland, MN $145,060

Grand Marais, MN $145,360

Grand Portage, MN $145,243

Hovland, MN $145,201

Isabella, MN $144,748

Knife River, MN $145,323

Lutsen, MN $145,284

Schroeder, MN $145,196

Silver Bay, MN $145,284

Tofte, MN $145,134

Two Harbors, MN $145,337

Adolph, MN $145,357

Alborn, MN $145,157

Angora, MN $144,679

Askov, MN $146,161

Aurora, MN $145,104

Babbitt, MN $145,084

Barnum, MN $145,363

Biwabik, MN $145,260

Bovey, MN $145,027

Britt, MN $144,777

Brookston, MN $145,239

Bruno, MN $145,832

Buhl, MN $144,871

Calumet, MN $145,350

Canyon, MN $145,189

Carlton, MN $145,331

Chisholm, MN $144,856

Cloquet, MN $145,314

Cohasset, MN $145,437

Coleraine, MN $145,726

Cook, MN $144,821

Albertville, MN $153,408

Annandale, MN $149,490

Anoka, MN $154,612

Andover, MN $155,590

Hopkins, MN $157,443

Burnsville, MN $156,098

Arlington, MN $150,532

Becker, MN $149,739

Big Lake, MN $150,562

Bird Island, MN $146,446

Osseo, MN $156,346

Brownton, MN $149,304

Buffalo, MN $151,998

Buffalo Lake, MN $147,576

Carver, MN $154,523

Champlin, MN $156,263

Chanhassen, MN $156,149

Chaska, MN $155,289

Clear Lake, MN $149,099

Clearwater, MN $149,071

Cokato, MN $149,789

Cologne, MN $153,950

Crystal Bay, MN $156,155

Darwin, MN $149,146

Dassel, MN $149,689

Dayton, MN $155,531

Delano, MN $153,801

Eden Valley, MN $148,747

Elk River, MN $153,004

Excelsior, MN $155,889

Fairfax, MN $146,689

Franklin, MN $146,449

Gaylord, MN $149,857

Gibbon, MN $147,559

Glencoe, MN $150,541

Green Isle, MN $151,325

Hamburg, MN $152,391

Hamel, MN $155,974

Hanover, MN $154,503

Hector, MN $146,818

Eden Prairie, MN $156,978

Minnetonka, MN $156,903

Maple Plain, MN $155,500

Howard Lake, MN $150,582

Hutchinson, MN $149,172

Jordan, MN $154,558

Kimball, MN $148,957

Lester Prairie, MN $151,618

Litchfield, MN $148,597

Long Lake, MN $156,174

Loretto, MN $154,874

Maple Lake, MN $150,009

Mayer, MN $153,018

Dennison, MN $150,841

Stacy, MN $153,611

Stanchfield, MN $149,797

Stillwater, MN $155,210

Taylors Falls, MN $151,189

Vermillion, MN $154,459

Warsaw, MN $150,703

Webster, MN $153,676

Welch, MN $151,804

Willernie, MN $156,149

Wyoming, MN $154,287

Saint Paul, MN $157,251

Mendota, MN $157,407

Minnetonka Beach, MN $156,204

Monticello, MN $150,497

Montrose, MN $152,549

Mound, MN $155,393

New Auburn, MN $150,512

New Germany, MN $152,472

Norwood Young America, MN $152,913

Plato, MN $151,898

Princeton, MN $149,761

Prior Lake, MN $155,440

Rockford, MN $154,491

Rogers, MN $155,124

Saint Bonifacius, MN $154,882

Saint Michael, MN $153,646

Santiago, MN $149,567

Savage, MN $156,287

Shakopee, MN $155,655

Silver Creek, MN $149,724

Silver Lake, MN $150,304

South Haven, MN $149,101

Norwood, MN $152,820

Spring Park, MN $155,792

Stewart, MN $148,266

Victoria, MN $155,296

Waconia, MN $154,293

Watertown, MN $153,692

Watkins, MN $148,877

Wanamingo, MN $151,066

West Concord, MN $150,977

Winona, MN $145,049

Stockton, MN $146,981

Wykoff, MN $149,584

Zumbro Falls, MN $151,125

Zumbrota, MN $151,049

Mankato, MN $149,052

Albert Lea, MN $148,691

Alden, MN $147,577

Amboy, MN $147,234

Belle Plaine, MN $153,328

Blue Earth, MN $146,993

Bricelyn, MN $147,083

Clarks Grove, MN $148,931

Cleveland, MN $150,426

Comfrey, MN $146,577

Willmar, MN $147,349

Alberta, MN $146,054

Appleton, MN $146,223

Atwater, MN $147,735

Barry, MN $146,130

Beardsley, MN $145,509

Bellingham, MN $145,753

Belview, MN $146,193

Benson, MN $146,354

Blomkest, MN $146,422

Boyd, MN $146,157

Browns Valley, MN $145,571

Canby, MN $145,897

Chokio, MN $146,060

Clara City, MN $146,397

Clarkfield, MN $146,264

Clements, MN $146,399

Clinton, MN $145,760

Clontarf, MN $146,124

Correll, MN $145,871

Cosmos, MN $147,689

Cottonwood, MN $146,316

Danube, MN $146,346

Danvers, MN $146,069

Dawson, MN $146,254

Donnelly, MN $146,051

Dumont, MN $145,857

Echo, MN $146,158

Ghent, MN $146,388

Graceville, MN $145,782

Granite Falls, MN $146,391

Grove City, MN $148,068

Hancock, MN $146,229

Hanley Falls, MN $146,223

Herman, MN $146,000

Holloway, MN $146,052

Kandiyohi, MN $147,455

Kerkhoven, MN $146,354

Lake Lillian, MN $147,015

Lucan, MN $146,278

Madison, MN $145,947

Marietta, MN $145,440

Marshall, MN $146,596

Maynard, MN $146,237

Milan, MN $146,254

Milroy, MN $146,245

Minneota, MN $146,344

Montevideo, MN $146,417

Morgan, MN $146,511

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	$185,774	$89.0	20%
Financial Services	$185,774	$89.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$185,774	$89.0	20%
Software & Networking	$185,774	$89.0	20%
Telecom	$185,774	$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.

$144,226

Average $154,812/year

$165,857

$12,019

Average $12,901/month

$13,821

$2,774

Average $2,977/week

$3,190

$69

Average $74/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,857	$13,821	$3,190	$80
Average	$154,812	$12,901	$2,977	$74
25th Percentile	$144,226	$12,019	$2,774	$69

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