UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2011

PIONEER DRILLING COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas1-818274-2088619

(State or other jurisdiction     (Commission File Number)    (I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation)         Identification No.)

1250 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 1000

San Antonio, Texas78209

(Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (210) 828-7689

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

•Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

•Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

•Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act

(17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

•Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

(17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 3, 2011, we issued a press release announcing our results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. A copy of that press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated by reference therein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    Exhibits

99.1     Press release issued by Pioneer Drilling Company on November 3, 2011.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

PIONEER DRILLING COMPANY

By: /s/ Lorne E. Phillips

Lorne E. Phillips
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: November 3, 2011

EXHIBIT INDEX

No.Description

99.1 Press release issued by Pioneer Drilling Company on November 3, 2011.