What are the main factors that influence an Oil Field Worker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Oil Field Worker's salary?

An Oil Field Worker's salary grows with experience: a Hot Oil Unit Operator (0-1 years)earns $52,372, an Oil Field Worker (1-3 years)earns $62,843, an Oil and Gas Field Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $102,277, an Oil and Gas Superintendent (5+ years)earns $164,976,

What are the highest paying states for an Oil Field Worker?

Oil Field Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Oil Field Worker roles are District of Columbia $67,740, California $67,483, Massachusetts $66,584. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Oil Field Worker roles make?

Salaries for Oil Field Worker level roles vary by specialization: Oil Field Engineer: $155,543; Field Engineer Oil And Gas: $151,244; Oil and Gas Field Operations Supervisor: $98,000; Oil and Gas Field Supervisor: $97,922; Field Worker: $71,869.

Oil Field Worker Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Oil Field Worker make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Oil Field Worker in Rhode Island is $63,433 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Oil Field Worker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,761
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,859 to $71,456
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,784

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Oil Field Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,456	$5,955	$1,374	$34
Average	$63,433	$5,286	$1,220	$30
25th Percentile	$57,859	$4,822	$1,113	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Oil Field Worker Salaries

An Oil Field Worker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Oil Field Worker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Oil Field Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,740.
California: $67,483.
Massachusetts: $66,584.

District of Columbia $67,740 California $67,483 Massachusetts $66,584 Washington $66,339 New Jersey $66,314 Alaska $66,229 Connecticut $65,384 New York $65,042

Hawaii $63,947 Rhode Island $63,433 Maryland $63,084 Minnesota $62,607 Colorado $62,423 Illinois $62,362 Oregon $62,130 Delaware $61,958

New Hampshire $61,851 Virginia $61,610 Pennsylvania $60,906 Nevada $60,551 North Dakota $60,435 Michigan $60,251 Wisconsin $60,184 Vermont $60,049

Texas $59,676 Maine $59,652 Arizona $59,615 Ohio $59,572 Georgia $59,009 Indiana $58,728 Wyoming $58,673 Utah $58,587

Iowa $58,551 Kansas $58,257 Louisiana $58,171 North Carolina $58,141 Missouri $58,128 Florida $57,890 Montana $57,761 Nebraska $57,639

Kentucky $57,572 South Carolina $57,327 Tennessee $57,174 Idaho $57,113 New Mexico $56,666 Oklahoma $56,568 Alabama $56,207 South Dakota $55,602

Arkansas $55,271 West Virginia $55,094 Mississippi $54,561

Top Paying Cities for Oil Field Workers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $64,226
Albion: $63,683
Ashaway: $64,104

Adamsville, RI $64,226 Albion, RI $63,683 Ashaway, RI $64,104 Barrington, RI $63,515 Block Island, RI $63,869 Bradford, RI $64,065 Bristol, RI $63,760 Carolina, RI $63,960

Charlestown, RI $63,983 Chepachet, RI $63,856 Clayville, RI $63,677 Coventry, RI $63,681 West Greenwich, RI $63,856 East Greenwich, RI $63,638 Exeter, RI $63,838 Fiskeville, RI $63,514

Forestdale, RI $64,004 Foster, RI $63,822 Glendale, RI $64,008 Greene, RI $63,906 Greenville, RI $63,539 Harmony, RI $63,621 Harrisville, RI $63,981 Hope, RI $63,554

Hope Valley, RI $64,048 Hopkinton, RI $64,132 Jamestown, RI $63,918 Kenyon, RI $63,952 Little Compton, RI $64,216 Manville, RI $63,767 Mapleville, RI $63,868 Newport, RI $63,982

Middletown, RI $64,010 North Kingstown, RI $63,747 North Scituate, RI $63,621 Oakland, RI $63,937 Pascoag, RI $64,023 Pawtucket, RI $63,421 Central Falls, RI $63,449 Cumberland, RI $63,809

Lincoln, RI $63,512 Portsmouth, RI $63,975 Prudence Island, RI $63,844 Rockville, RI $64,122 Saunderstown, RI $63,879 Shannock, RI $63,955 Slatersville, RI $64,004 Slocum, RI $63,878

Tiverton, RI $64,170 Wakefield, RI $63,934 Kingston, RI $63,909 Narragansett, RI $63,952 Peace Dale, RI $63,926 Warren, RI $63,679 Warwick, RI $63,502 Westerly, RI $64,119

West Kingston, RI $63,930 West Warwick, RI $63,580 Wood River Junction, RI $64,021 Woonsocket, RI $64,007 North Smithfield, RI $63,862 Wyoming, RI $63,955 Providence, RI $63,402 Cranston, RI $63,411

North Providence, RI $63,418 East Providence, RI $63,406 Riverside, RI $63,427 Rumford, RI $63,417 Smithfield, RI $63,546 Johnston, RI $63,440

Oil Field Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Oil Field Worker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$57,859

Average $63,433/year

$71,456

$4,822

Average $5,286/month

$5,955

$1,113

Average $1,220/week

$1,374

$28

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$71,456	$5,955	$1,374	$34
Average	$63,433	$5,286	$1,220	$30
25th Percentile	$57,859	$4,822	$1,113	$28

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