Drill Rig Operating federal employee pay and staffing
This page shows how large the Drill Rig Operating series is across government, what the average pay looks like, and which agencies employ the biggest share of people in this occupation.
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Use this page when you want to see where a federal occupation is concentrated, which agencies employ the most people in it, and what the average pay looks like across government.
Occupation family
Drill Rig Operating is reported under the Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Family family in the latest OPM summary.
Agencies that employ the most Drill Rig Operating staff
These are the agencies with the biggest reported headcount in this occupation series.
| Agency | Department | Employees | Total salary expense | Average pay | Share of occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.s. Army Corps of Engineers | Department of Defense | 35 | $2,287,945 | $65,370 | 39.3% |
Common pay plans for Drill Rig Operating
This shows the pay plans most commonly attached to this occupation series in the latest OPM summary.
| Pay plan | Employees | Average pay | Share of occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG | 35 | $65,370 | 39.3% |
Occupation totals come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).