RON 112,728 USD

per year
Hourly Rate RON 54.20
Bonus RON 2,232

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Entry Level RON 79K
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The average pay for a Rotary Driller is RON 112,728, which is RON 54.20 an hour in Romania. The average salary range for a Rotary Driller is between RON 79,473 and RON 136,739. On average, a High School is the highest level of education for a Rotary Driller.

This compensation analysis comes from aggregated salary survey data for Romania. ERI's compensation information is based on employer-reported data collected from ERI's salary surveys, customer HRIS data, data from Proxies/10Ks and Forms 990, proprietary databases, and purchased survey data. Cost-of-labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc. For more information, see ERI's methodology.

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Salary Potential for Rotary Driller

Explore the estimated salary growth for Rotary Driller in Romania for up to 5 years. The estimated salary of Rotary Driller in 1 year will be RON 121,783, and in 5 years, will be RON 165,886.

Number of Years

2 Years

Estimated Salary

RON 131,565 USD

Percentage Growth

0%

Growth Trajectory

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What Does a Rotary Driller Do?

Operates gasoline, diesel, electric, or steam draw works to drill oil or gas wells: observes pressure gauge and moves throttles and levers to control speed of rotary table which rotates string of tools in borehole, and to regulate pressure of tools at bottom of borehole. Connects sections of drill pipe, using handtools and powered wrenches and tongs. Selects and changes drill bits according to nature of strata, using handtools. Pushes levers and brake pedals to control draw works which lowers and raises drill pipe and casing into and out of well. Examines operation of slush pumps to ensure circulation and consistency of mud (drilling fluid) in well. Examines drillings or core samples from bottom of well to determine nature of strata. Fishes for and recovers lost or broken bits, casing and drill pipes from well, using special tools attached to end of drill pipe or cable. Keeps record of footage drilled, location and nature of strata penetrated, and materials used. Caps well or turns valves to regulate outflow of oil from well. Repairs or replaces defective parts of machinery, using handtools. May lower and explode charge in borehole to start flow of oil from well. May specialize in drilling underwater wells from barge-mounted derricks or drilling platforms and be designated rotary driller, marine operations.

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Education, Skills, and Certifications for Rotary Drillers

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Cost of Living in Romania

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Why Your Salary May Look Different

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rotary Driller salaries and career insights

How much does a Rotary Driller make in Romania?

ERI's data indicated that, on average, a Rotary Driller is RON 112,728 per year or RON 54.20 per hour in Romania, which is 1% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to RON 136,739. However, the typical pay range in Romania, is between RON 79,473 and RON 136,739 annually.

What is the salary potential for Rotary Driller in 5 years?

Rotary Driller is projected to see 47.2% salary growth in 5 years.

What are some factors that impact Rotary Driller salaries?

Several factors can impact the salary, including experience, company size, job market, location, industry, and more. Understanding how these factors affect the role can provide opportunities to earn more. Use our salary calculator to find out how much you should be paid based on what someone in your area, with similar experience, earns.

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