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Recent salaries shared by Drilling Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Drilling Engineer
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7-9 years
$279K - $324K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Jul 26, 2026
$279K - $324K/yr
Drilling Engineer
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4-6 years
$152K/yr
($152K • $0)
Houston, TX
submitted on May 19, 2026
$152K/yr
$152K • $0
Drilling Engineer
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4-6 years
$48K/yr
($48K • $0)
Russia, OH
submitted on May 4, 2026
$48K/yr
$48K • $0
Drilling Engineer
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1-3 years
$170K - $199K/yr
Odessa, TX
submitted on May 4, 2026
$170K - $199K/yr
Drilling Engineer
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10-14 years
$134K/yr
($134K • $0)
Rapid City, SD
submitted on Apr 11, 2026
$134K/yr
$134K • $0
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Drilling Engineer
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4-6 years
$187K/yr
($187K • $0)
Houston, TX
submitted on Mar 30, 2026
$187K/yr
$187K • $0
Drilling Engineer
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1-3 years
$117K/yr
($98K • $19K)
Houston, TX
submitted on Jan 29, 2026
$117K/yr
$98K • $19K
Drilling Engineer
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4-6 years
$372K - $433K/yr
Midland, TX
submitted on Jan 26, 2026
$372K - $433K/yr
Drilling Engineer
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15+ years
$161K - $188K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Jan 21, 2026
$161K - $188K/yr
Drilling Engineer
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7-9 years
$194K - $227K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Nov 18, 2025
$194K - $227K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Drilling Engineer in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $175,830 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $106,945.
Frequently asked questions about Drilling Engineer salaries
The average salary for Drilling Engineer is $131,769 per year or $63 per hour, with top earners making up to $241,136 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $98,826 (25th percentile) to $184,476 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 587 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Drilling Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Drilling Engineer is $184,476 per year, $15,373 per month or $89 per hour.
The lowest salary for Drilling Engineer is $98,826 per year, $8,236 per month or $48 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Drilling Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $106,595 per year (estimate) and goes up to $143,083 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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