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 $102,584 for beginners, reaching about $138,034 at mid-level, and approach $108,788 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 New Mexico

How much does a Drilling Engineer make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Drilling Engineer in New Mexico is $140,116 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $159,199
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,537 to $150,105
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $121,816

10% $121,816

50% (Median) $140,116

90% $159,199

Drilling Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,105	$12,509	$2,887	$72
Average	$140,116	$11,676	$2,695	$67
25th Percentile	$130,537	$10,878	$2,510	$63

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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): $102,584
Early Career (1-2 years): $120,560
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,034
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $172,705
Expert (over 8 years): $108,788

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Network Engineer III	less than 1 year	$102,584
Network Engineer IV	1-2 years	$120,560
Drilling Engineer	2-4 years	$138,034
Network Engineer VI	5-8 years	$172,705
Network Engineering Supervisor	over 8 years	$108,788

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:

Algodones: $141,607
Belen: $140,819
Bernalillo: $141,858

Algodones, NM $141,607

Belen, NM $140,819

Bernalillo, NM $141,858

Bluewater, NM $138,880

Bosque, NM $139,784

Casa Blanca, NM $140,100

Cedar Crest, NM $141,976

Cedarvale, NM $136,409

Cerrillos, NM $141,710

Claunch, NM $135,904

Coyote, NM $139,622

Cuba, NM $139,398

Cubero, NM $140,411

Edgewood, NM $141,342

Estancia, NM $139,657

Gallina, NM $138,892

Counselor, NM $138,978

Grants, NM $138,721

Milan, NM $139,276

Isleta, NM $142,102

Jarales, NM $140,683

Jemez Pueblo, NM $140,926

Jemez Springs, NM $140,492

Laguna, NM $141,097

La Jara, NM $139,243

La Joya, NM $138,920

Lindrith, NM $138,753

Los Lunas, NM $141,565

Mcintosh, NM $140,426

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $139,491

Moriarty, NM $139,954

Mountainair, NM $138,444

Nageezi, NM $138,793

New Laguna, NM $140,342

Paguate, NM $140,438

Pena Blanca, NM $142,007

Peralta, NM $141,789

Placitas, NM $141,861

Ponderosa, NM $140,748

Prewitt, NM $138,837

Regina, NM $138,934

Sandia Park, NM $141,619

Corrales, NM $142,153

San Fidel, NM $139,586

San Rafael, NM $138,992

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $141,621

San Ysidro, NM $141,430

Stanley, NM $139,934

Tijeras, NM $141,637

Tome, NM $141,376

Torreon, NM $140,905

Veguita, NM $139,774

Willard, NM $138,194

Youngsville, NM $139,662

Bosque Farms, NM $142,049

Clines Corners, NM $139,088

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $141,728

Cochiti Lake, NM $141,913

Albuquerque, NM $142,233

Kirtland Afb, NM $142,233

Rio Rancho, NM $142,000

Gallup, NM $139,038

Brimhall, NM $138,645

Church Rock, NM $138,710

Continental Divide, NM $138,612

Crownpoint, NM $138,727

Fence Lake, NM $138,108

Fort Wingate, NM $138,662

Gamerco, NM $138,895

Mentmore, NM $138,680

Mexican Springs, NM $138,663

Ramah, NM $138,409

Rehoboth, NM $138,756

Thoreau, NM $138,763

Tohatchi, NM $138,636

Vanderwagen, NM $138,663

Zuni, NM $138,630

Navajo, NM $138,819

Jamestown, NM $138,474

Pinehill, NM $138,302

Sheep Springs, NM $138,786

Smith Lake, NM $139,303

Yatahey, NM $138,736

Farmington, NM $139,403

Aztec, NM $139,660

Blanco, NM $139,008

Bloomfield, NM $138,843

Flora Vista, NM $139,547

Fruitland, NM $138,674

Kirtland, NM $139,548

La Plata, NM $139,598

Navajo Dam, NM $139,536

Shiprock, NM $139,342

Waterflow, NM $139,271

Newcomb, NM $138,701

Sanostee, NM $138,789

Santa Fe, NM $142,960

Abiquiu, NM $139,049

Alcalde, NM $141,471

Amalia, NM $138,837

Arroyo Hondo, NM $138,642

Arroyo Seco, NM $138,802

Canjilon, NM $138,619

Canones, NM $139,883

Carson, NM $139,173

Cebolla, NM $138,701

Cerro, NM $138,742

Chama, NM $139,309

Chamisal, NM $141,096

Chimayo, NM $142,087

Cordova, NM $141,846

Costilla, NM $139,420

Taos Ski Valley, NM $138,362

Dixon, NM $140,961

Dulce, NM $139,306

El Prado, NM $138,925

El Rito, NM $139,562

Embudo, NM $140,237

Espanola, NM $141,914

Glorieta, NM $142,409

Hernandez, NM $140,595

Ilfeld, NM $141,094

La Madera, NM $139,317

Lamy, NM $141,866

Llano, NM $140,810

Los Alamos, NM $142,202

White Rock, NM $142,469

Medanales, NM $140,751

Ojo Caliente, NM $139,923

Los Ojos, NM $138,967

Pecos, NM $141,966

Penasco, NM $140,286

Petaca, NM $138,491

Questa, NM $138,889

Ranchos De Taos, NM $139,621

Red River, NM $138,492

Ribera, NM $139,383

Rowe, NM $141,227

San Cristobal, NM $138,488

San Jose, NM $140,880

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $141,568

Santa Cruz, NM $142,038

Serafina, NM $139,031

Taos, NM $138,845

Tererro, NM $142,420

Tesuque, NM $142,960

Tierra Amarilla, NM $138,845

Trampas, NM $140,172

Tres Piedras, NM $138,453

Truchas, NM $141,450

Vadito, NM $140,102

Valdez, NM $138,592

Vallecitos, NM $138,483

Velarde, NM $140,748

Villanueva, NM $139,114

Spaceport City, NM $136,278

Las Vegas, NM $137,934

Angel Fire, NM $138,341

Anton Chico, NM $137,695

Buena Vista, NM $138,960

Chacon, NM $139,058

Cimarron, NM $138,125

Cleveland, NM $140,044

Eagle Nest, NM $138,229

Guadalupita, NM $138,845

Holman, NM $139,687

La Loma, NM $137,464

Maxwell, NM $138,172

Miami, NM $137,874

Mills, NM $137,383

Montezuma, NM $140,755

Mora, NM $140,241

Mosquero, NM $137,264

Ocate, NM $138,023

Ojo Feliz, NM $138,386

Rainsville, NM $138,993

Raton, NM $138,520

Rociada, NM $140,827

Roy, NM $137,414

Sapello, NM $139,604

Solano, NM $137,246

Springer, NM $137,813

Ute Park, NM $138,190

Valmora, NM $137,818

Wagon Mound, NM $137,660

Watrous, NM $137,864

Socorro, NM $137,545

Aragon, NM $137,961

Datil, NM $137,392

Lemitar, NM $138,185

Luna, NM $138,206

Magdalena, NM $137,403

Pie Town, NM $137,861

Polvadera, NM $138,518

Quemado, NM $138,147

Reserve, NM $137,899

San Acacia, NM $138,746

San Antonio, NM $136,784

Truth Or Consequences, NM $136,756

Arrey, NM $136,733

Caballo, NM $136,827

Derry, NM $136,131

Elephant Butte, NM $137,111

Garfield, NM $135,736

Hatch, NM $133,561

Monticello, NM $136,748

Rincon, NM $132,792

Salem, NM $135,312

Williamsburg, NM $136,928

Winston, NM $136,848

Las Cruces, NM $131,054

White Sands Missile Range, NM $131,483

Santa Teresa, NM $132,440

Playas, NM $137,388

Animas, NM $137,725

Anthony, NM $132,408

Arenas Valley, NM $137,482

Bayard, NM $137,355

Berino, NM $131,807

Buckhorn, NM $137,497

Santa Clara, NM $137,595

Chamberino, NM $131,945

Cliff, NM $137,338

Columbus, NM $136,969

Deming, NM $137,001

Dona Ana, NM $131,058

Fairacres, NM $131,450

Faywood, NM $136,937

Fort Bayard, NM $137,464

Gila, NM $137,135

Glenwood, NM $137,243

Hachita, NM $136,969

Hanover, NM $136,998

Hillsboro, NM $136,718

Hurley, NM $137,262

La Mesa, NM $133,561

Lordsburg, NM $137,287

Mesilla, NM $131,057

Mesilla Park, NM $131,071

Mesquite, NM $131,182

Mimbres, NM $137,107

Mule Creek, NM $137,477

Organ, NM $131,139

Pinos Altos, NM $137,335

Radium Springs, NM $131,110

Redrock, NM $136,986

Rodeo, NM $137,899

San Miguel, NM $131,133

Silver City, NM $137,337

Sunland Park, NM $131,735

Tyrone, NM $137,743

Vado, NM $131,235

Chaparral, NM $132,890

Clovis, NM $137,073

Cannon Afb, NM $136,771

Broadview, NM $136,674

Causey, NM $136,439

Crossroads, NM $136,116

Dora, NM $136,763

Elida, NM $136,196

Floyd, NM $136,527

Fort Sumner, NM $136,417

Grady, NM $136,804

House, NM $136,695

Kenna, NM $136,197

Lingo, NM $136,430

Melrose, NM $136,718

Milnesand, NM $136,143

Pep, NM $136,329

Portales, NM $136,828

Rogers, NM $136,367

Saint Vrain, NM $136,806

Taiban, NM $136,370

Texico, NM $136,858

Yeso, NM $135,875

Roswell, NM $136,032

Artesia, NM $136,302

Caprock, NM $136,025

Carlsbad, NM $136,391

Dexter, NM $136,129

Eunice, NM $136,512

Hagerman, NM $136,197

Hobbs, NM $136,712

Hope, NM $135,698

Jal, NM $136,352

Lake Arthur, NM $135,972

Lakewood, NM $136,175

Loco Hills, NM $136,426

Loving, NM $136,356

Lovington, NM $136,580

Mcdonald, NM $136,208

Malaga, NM $136,223

Maljamar, NM $136,090

Monument, NM $136,411

Tatum, NM $136,296

Whites City, NM $136,524

Carrizozo, NM $135,388

Alamogordo, NM $134,957

Alto, NM $135,408

Bent, NM $134,983

Capitan, NM $135,093

Cloudcroft, NM $134,967

Corona, NM $135,977

Encino, NM $137,069

Fort Stanton, NM $135,151

Glencoe, NM $135,054

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $134,942

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $134,942

Hondo, NM $135,178

La Luz, NM $134,942

Lincoln, NM $134,784

Mayhill, NM $135,247

Mescalero, NM $135,002

Nogal, NM $135,582

Orogrande, NM $135,010

Picacho, NM $135,149

Pinon, NM $135,657

Ruidoso, NM $135,665

Ruidoso Downs, NM $135,480

Sacramento, NM $135,063

San Patricio, NM $135,223

Sunspot, NM $134,942

Timberon, NM $135,234

Tinnie, NM $135,070

Tularosa, NM $135,031

Vaughn, NM $136,517

Weed, NM $135,231

Tucumcari, NM $137,194

Amistad, NM $137,017

Bard, NM $136,798

Capulin, NM $138,347

Clayton, NM $137,284

Conchas Dam, NM $137,408

Cuervo, NM $136,747

Des Moines, NM $137,801

Folsom, NM $138,014

Garita, NM $137,144

Gladstone, NM $137,420

Grenville, NM $137,394

Logan, NM $137,190

Mcalister, NM $136,765

Nara Visa, NM $136,865

Newkirk, NM $137,016

Quay, NM $137,094

San Jon, NM $136,948

Santa Rosa, NM $137,094

Sedan, NM $137,143

Trementina, NM $137,137

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	$168,139	$81.0	20%
Financial Services	$168,139	$81.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$168,139	$81.0	20%
Software & Networking	$168,139	$81.0	20%
Telecom	$168,139	$81.0	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.

$130,537

Average $140,116/year

$150,105

$10,878

Average $11,676/month

$12,509

$2,510

Average $2,695/week

$2,887

$63

Average $67/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,105	$12,509	$2,887	$72
Average	$140,116	$11,676	$2,695	$67
25th Percentile	$130,537	$10,878	$2,510	$63

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