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How much does a Drill Operator make in West Virginia? The average Drill Operator salary in West Virginia is $49,600 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $42,500 and $60,500. 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.

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Drill Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $36,036 WV February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $42,500 WV February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $49,600 WV February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $60,500 WV February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Drill Operator Salary $70,424 WV February 26, 2024
25% $42,500 10% $36,036 90% $70,424 75% $60,500 $49,600 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Drill Operator ensures that all crew are at the rig and ready to work at scheduled time. Responsible for operation of the rig, crew, and equipment and for ensuring customer satisfaction with all services rendered. Being a Drill Operator maintains a safe working environment and ensures compliance of applicable regulations and policies. Maintains productivity standards for all rig functions. In addition, Drill Operator may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Drill Operator supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. Working as a Drill Operator typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Drill Operator

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Drilling Crew Foreman

    5 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Weirton, WV Avg. Salary $53,690 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Wheeling, WV Avg. Salary $53,917 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Accoville, WV Avg. Salary $49,726 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adrian, WV Avg. Salary $48,464 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Advent, WV Avg. Salary $49,902 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albright, WV Avg. Salary $52,226 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alderson, WV Avg. Salary $50,585 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alkol, WV Avg. Salary $49,332 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allen Junction, WV Avg. Salary $49,726 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alloy, WV Avg. Salary $49,726 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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