How much does an Oil and Gas Superintendent make in the United States? The average Oil and Gas Superintendent salary in the United States is $155,836 as of August 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $136,475 and $175,787. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Oil and Gas Superintendent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oil and Gas Superintendent Salary $118,848 US August 27, 2023
25th Percentile Oil and Gas Superintendent Salary $136,475 US August 27, 2023
50th Percentile Oil and Gas Superintendent Salary $155,836 US August 27, 2023
75th Percentile Oil and Gas Superintendent Salary $175,787 US August 27, 2023
90th Percentile Oil and Gas Superintendent Salary $193,951 US August 27, 2023
25% $136,475 10% $118,848 90% $193,951 75% $175,787 $155,836 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Oil and Gas Superintendent

Oil and Gas Superintendent oversees daily oil and gas operations activities at multiple facilities. Supervises and directs employees involved in production, drilling, maintenance, and/or construction through foreman and other lead staff. Being an Oil and Gas Superintendent requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Oil and Gas Superintendent manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Oil and Gas Superintendent typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., an exploration and production company, focuses on the extraction of onshore oil and related liquids-rich natural gas in the United States. The company's primary oil and liquids-weighted assets are located in the Wattenberg Field in Colorado. As of December 31, 2018, it had proved reserves of... More
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Skills associated with Oil and Gas Superintendent: Plant Maintenance, Production Operations, Safety Procedures, Equipment Maintenance

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