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Industry: Mining, Oil and Gas Extraction · HQ: Houston, TX · https://www.nov.com

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What is the average salary for National Oilwell Varco employees in the United States?

National Oilwell Varco employees earn $51,000 annually on average, or $25 per hour, which is 26% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. According to our data, the highest paying job at National Oilwell Varco is 351,000 Independent Consultant at $an annually while the lowest paying job at National Oilwell Varco is an Electrical Wireman at $18,000 annually.

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$41K Field Service Technician Average Salary at National Oilwell Varco in the United States (25 salaries)

Equal to national average Field Service Technician salary ($41K)
-$10K (21%) less than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$100K Field Service Technician in Houston, TX ·
+$49K (64%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
"The average base salary for field service is about 40,000 per year, but total compensation is between 90k and 100k which compared to people in similar roles it should be closer to 125k - 150 k"
$70K Field Service Technician in Houston, TX ·
+$19K (31%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
$55K Field Service Technician ·
+$4K (7%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$60K Senior Buyer Average Salary at National Oilwell Varco in the United States (8 salaries)

-$5K (8%) less than national average Senior Buyer salary ($65K)
+$9K (16%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$65K Senior Buyer in Cedar Park, TX ·
+$14K (24%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
"Overpaid and undervalued as a procurement expert and professional."
$55K Senior Buyer ·
+$4K (7%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
$71K Senior Buyer ·
+$20K (32%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$66K Design Engineer Average Salary at National Oilwell Varco in the United States (7 salaries)

+$5K (7%) more than national average Design Engineer salary ($61K)
+$15K (25%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$106K Design Engineer in Houston, TX ·
+$55K (70%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
"It was about right when taking into account the bonus structure"
$61K Design Engineer ·
+$10K (17%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
$70K Design Engineer ·
+$19K (31%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$65K Application Engineer Average Salary at National Oilwell Varco in the United States (6 salaries)

Equal to national average Application Engineer salary ($65K)
+$14K (24%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$130K Application Engineer in Houston, TX ·
+$79K (87%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
"I have received a fair compensation for the great effort I have put into my work supporting my company and our clients internationally."
$84K Application Engineer ·
+$33K (48%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
$65K Application Engineer ·
+$14K (24%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$63K Mechanical Engineer Average Salary at National Oilwell Varco in the United States (4 salaries)

Equal to national average Mechanical Engineer salary ($63K)
+$12K (21%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$80K Mechanical Engineer in Houston, TX ·
+$29K (44%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
"NOV does pay slightly lower than some of its competitors."
$70K Mechanical Engineer ·
+$19K (31%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
$41K Mechanical Engineer ·
-$10K (21%) less than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$76K Software Engineer Average Salary at National Oilwell Varco in the United States (3 salaries)

+$5K (6%) more than national average Software Engineer salary ($71K)
+$25K (39%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$102K Software Engineer in Conroe, TX ·
+$51K (66%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
"I believe National Oilwell Varco pays decently compared to other companies. They do rely on a bonus system which used to be quite generous, however, with the oil business slump and a restructuring of the bonus plan based on EBITA scoring now, has significantly reduced the bonus plan."
$71K Software Engineer ·
+$20K (32%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
$81K Software Engineer ·
+$30K (45%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)

$85K Drilling Optimization Engineer Average Salary at National Oilwell Varco in the United States (2 salaries)

-$3K (3%) less than national average Drilling Optimization Engineer salary ($88K)
+$34K (50%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$100K Drilling Optimization Engineer in Houston, TX ·
+$49K (64%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
"Im not sure"
$70K Drilling Optimization Engineer ·
+$19K (31%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)

$63K Accountant Average Salary at National Oilwell Varco in the United States (2 salaries)

+$19K (35%) more than national average Accountant salary ($44K)
+$12K (21%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$85K Accountant in Houston, TX ·
+$34K (50%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
"On par with most O&G Sr Accountants."
$40K Accountant in Houston, TX ·
-$11K (24%) less than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)

$55K NDT Inspector Average Salary at National Oilwell Varco in the United States (2 salaries)

Equal to national average NDT Inspector salary ($55K)
+$4K (7%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$40K NDT Inspector in Mills, WY ·
-$11K (24%) less than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
"I agree that you must attain appropriate experience and knowledge to great greater compensation. Therefore, the work being done and the market projections justified my compensation. Although a clear or even considering future training and advancement was lacking with this company."
$70K NDT Inspector ·
+$19K (31%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)

$163K Senior Data Warehouse Consultant Average Salary at National Oilwell Varco in the United States (1 salaries)

+$63K (47%) more than national average Senior Data Warehouse Consultant salary ($100K)
+$112K (104%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
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$163K Senior Data Warehouse Consultant in Houston, TX ·
+$112K (104%) more than average National Oilwell Varco salary ($51K)
"That was really good for a consultant."

What is the highest paying job at National Oilwell Varco in the United States?

General Manager is the highest paying job at National Oilwell Varco at $143,000 annually.

What is the lowest paying job at National Oilwell Varco in the United States?

Drill Operator is the lowest paying job at National Oilwell Varco at $26,000 annually.

How much does a National Oilwell Varco employee make on an average/hour in the United States?

National Oilwell Varco employees earn $51,000 annually on average, or $25 per hour.

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