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Updated: 9 May 2013
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Drilling Engineer 2013 Total Pay (?
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$74,440 - $164,423
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Salary$72,249 - $142,151  
   
Bonus$1,750 - $28,764  
Profit Sharing$2,750 - $9,744  
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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
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$74,440 - $164,423  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 9 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 125

Drilling Engineer Tasks

  • Support field supervisors throughout the implementation and assist on-site as needed.
  • Develop cost estimates and risks versus rewards analysis.
  • Develop strategies to achieve well construction and data gathering objectives.
  • Document results, problems and causes and improvement suggestions throughout the implementation.
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Companies and Industries for Drilling Engineer Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range

BHP Billiton$91,475 - $109,000
British Petroleum (BP)$111,500 - $155,769
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Key Statistics for Drilling Engineer Salaries and Jobs

Female
8%
female alumni
 
Male
92%
male alumni
Salary:$100,249 - $126,500 $88,215 - $118,185
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
11%
1-4 years
39%
5-9 years
23%
10-19 years
18%
20 years or more
9%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 93% dental benefits Dental: 82%
vision benefits Vision: 66% employee benefits None: 7%

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$61,425 - $182,571
 

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