- Salary$40,338
- Jobs Number1,906
- Most Common SkillRig
- Most Common DegreeHigh School Diploma
- Best StateDelaware
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Average oil rig roughneck salary
The average Oil Rig Roughneck salary in the United States is $40,338 per year or $19 per hour. Oil rig roughneck salaries range between $26,000 and $60,000 per year.
Average
Oil Rig Roughneck
Salary
$40,338Yearly
$19.39
hourly
Oil Rig Roughneck skills and job requirements
Oil Rig Roughneck skills
- Rig
- Tongs
Oil Rig Roughneck requirements
- Physically fit and able to work long hours
- Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Willing to work in remote locations for extended periods
- Experience with basic hand and power tools
Oil Rig Roughneck responsibilities
The role of an oil rig roughneck includes a wide range of responsibilities. These responsibilities can vary based on an individual's specific job, company, or industry. Here are some general oil rig roughneck responsibilities.
- Operate heavy equipment with CDL certification.
- Clamp holding fixtures on ends of hoisting cables.
Oil Rig Roughneck education
If you're interested in becoming an oil rig roughneck, one of the first things to consider is how much education you need. We've determined that 8.3% of oil rig roughnecks have a bachelor's degree.
We found that 0.0% of oil rig roughnecks have master's degrees. Even though some oil rig roughnecks have a college degree, it's possible to become one with only a high school degree or GED.
The most common majors for oil rig roughnecks are precision metal working, nuclear and industrial radiologic technologies, and education.
Oil Rig Roughneck majors
7.7
%
Oil Rig Roughneck degrees
High School Diploma
61.1
%
Diploma
13.9
%
Associate
8.3
%
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Updated December 8, 2023
