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Drilling Engineer

Average Mid-Career Drilling Engineer Salary at Chevron Corporation

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$120,403
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$107k
MEDIAN
$120k
75%
$135k

The average salary for a Drilling Engineer is $120,403 in 2025

Base Salary
$107k - $135k
Bonus
$15k - $17k
Total Pay
$126k - $145k
Based on 8 salary profiles (last updated Nov 21 2018)
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What Do Drilling Engineers Do?

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

Medical
100%
Dental
88%
Vision
75%

Gender Breakdown for Drilling Engineers

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Drilling Engineers

What is the highest pay for Drilling Engineers?

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How can Drilling Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Drilling Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Drilling Engineer that oversees more junior Drilling Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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