What are the main factors that influence an Oil Rig Hand's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Oil Rig Hand?

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Oil Rig Hand roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Oil Rig Hand's salary?

An Oil Rig Hand's salary grows with experience: a Laboratory Support Technician I (0-1 years)earns $45,323, a Oil Rig Hand (1-3 years)earns $52,397, a Laboratory Support Technician III (3-5 years)earns $72,053, a Laboratory Support Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $85,039, a Laboratory Supervisor (7+ years)earns $95,652,

What are the highest paying states for an Oil Rig Hand?

Oil Rig Hand salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Oil Rig Hand roles are District of Columbia $55,966, California $55,753, Massachusetts $55,010. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Oil Rig Hand roles make?

Salaries for Oil Rig Hand level roles vary by specialization: Oil Rig Tool Pusher: $112,387; Oil Rig Operator: $102,400; Workover Rig Hand: $78,874; Oil Rig: $77,453; Rig Hand III: $70,040.

Oil Rig Hand Salary in Maryland

How much does an Oil Rig Hand make in Maryland?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Oil Rig Hand in Maryland is $52,119 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,067
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,108 to $56,279
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,457

10% $44,457

50% (Median) $52,119

90% $60,067

Oil Rig Hand Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,279	$4,690	$1,082	$27
Average	$52,119	$4,343	$1,002	$25
25th Percentile	$48,108	$4,009	$925	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Oil Rig Hand Salaries

An Oil Rig Hand'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 Experience Level Affects Oil Rig Hand Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Oil Rig Hand's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,323
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,397
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,053
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,039
Expert (over 8 years): $95,652

Levels	Salary
Laborator... Level Oil Rig Hand	$45,323
Oil Rig H... Level Oil Rig Hand	$52,397
Laborator... Level Oil Rig Hand	$72,053
Laborator... Level Oil Rig Hand	$85,039
Laborator... Level Oil Rig Hand	$95,652

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How Do Oil Rig Hand 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 Rig Hands. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,966.
California: $55,753.
Massachusetts: $55,010.

District of Columbia $55,966 California $55,753 Massachusetts $55,010 Washington $54,808 New Jersey $54,788 Alaska $54,717 Connecticut $54,019 New York $53,736

Hawaii $52,832 Rhode Island $52,407 Maryland $52,119 Minnesota $51,725 Colorado $51,573 Illinois $51,522 Oregon $51,330 Delaware $51,189

New Hampshire $51,100 Virginia $50,901 Pennsylvania $50,319 Nevada $50,026 North Dakota $49,930 Michigan $49,779 Wisconsin $49,723 Vermont $49,612

Texas $49,303 Maine $49,283 Arizona $49,253 Ohio $49,218 Georgia $48,752 Indiana $48,520 Wyoming $48,474 Utah $48,404

Iowa $48,373 Kansas $48,131 Louisiana $48,060 North Carolina $48,035 Missouri $48,025 Florida $47,827 Montana $47,721 Nebraska $47,620

Kentucky $47,565 South Carolina $47,362 Tennessee $47,236 Idaho $47,186 New Mexico $46,817 Oklahoma $46,736 Alabama $46,437 South Dakota $45,937

Arkansas $45,664 West Virginia $45,517 Mississippi $45,078

Top Paying Cities for Oil Rig Hands

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:

Owings: $53,665
Riverdale: $55,584
College Park: $55,521

Owings, MD $53,665 Riverdale, MD $55,584 College Park, MD $55,521 Fort Washington, MD $55,484 Oxon Hill, MD $55,645 Suitland, MD $55,627 District Heights, MD $55,599 Temple Hills, MD $55,628

Deale, MD $53,416 Dunkirk, MD $53,981 Fort George G Meade, MD $52,743 Friendship, MD $53,586 Fulton, MD $53,444 Andrews Air Force Base, MD $55,439 Savage, MD $52,821 Shady Side, MD $52,994

Galesville, MD $53,228 Greenbelt, MD $55,328 Glenn Dale, MD $54,717 Upper Marlboro, MD $54,770 Harwood, MD $53,433 Highland, MD $53,395 West River, MD $53,443 Tracys Landing, MD $53,481

Hyattsville, MD $55,629 Jessup, MD $52,562 Bethesda, MD $55,646 Glen Echo, MD $55,635 Chevy Chase, MD $55,640 Cabin John, MD $55,624 Olney, MD $54,371 Brookeville, MD $53,356

Poolesville, MD $53,826 Barnesville, MD $53,077 Beallsville, MD $53,174 Boyds, MD $53,581 Dickerson, MD $53,113 Rockville, MD $55,011 Potomac, MD $55,170 Derwood, MD $54,428

Sandy Spring, MD $54,110 Ashton, MD $53,991 Brinklow, MD $53,590 Burtonsville, MD $54,218 Montgomery Village, MD $53,774 Kensington, MD $55,593 Garrett Park, MD $55,527 Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $55,091

Silver Spring, MD $55,561 Takoma Park, MD $55,633 Aberdeen, MD $50,959 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $50,948 Abingdon, MD $51,342 Gunpowder, MD $51,651 Arnold, MD $52,253 Baldwin, MD $51,555

Bel Air, MD $51,126 Belcamp, MD $51,200 Benson, MD $50,892 Boring, MD $51,004 Brooklandville, MD $52,057 Butler, MD $51,484 Chase, MD $51,890 Churchville, MD $50,744

Clarksville, MD $52,829 Cockeysville, MD $51,582 Hunt Valley, MD $51,798 Crownsville, MD $52,607 Darlington, MD $50,295 Davidsonville, MD $53,374 Dayton, MD $52,795 Edgewater, MD $52,885

Edgewood, MD $51,498 Ellicott City, MD $52,159 Columbia, MD $52,550 Fallston, MD $51,364 Finksburg, MD $51,381 Forest Hill, MD $50,848 Fork, MD $51,729 Fort Howard, MD $52,056

Freeland, MD $49,826 Gambrills, MD $52,805 Gibson Island, MD $52,085 Glen Arm, MD $51,920 Glen Burnie, MD $52,146 Glyndon, MD $51,647 Hampstead, MD $50,460 Elkridge, MD $52,203

Hanover, MD $52,233 Harmans, MD $52,231 Havre De Grace, MD $50,628 Hydes, MD $51,733 Jarrettsville, MD $50,679 Joppa, MD $51,629 Kingsville, MD $51,744 Lineboro, MD $49,699

Linthicum Heights, MD $52,154 Long Green, MD $51,835 Spencerville, MD $54,137 Clarksburg, MD $52,953 Damascus, MD $52,497 Germantown, MD $54,066 Annapolis, MD $52,657 Cumberland, MD $47,835

Accident, MD $47,755 Barton, MD $47,979 Bittinger, MD $47,889 Bloomington, MD $48,059 Corriganville, MD $47,530 Eckhart Mines, MD $47,794 Ellerslie, MD $47,591 Flintstone, MD $47,846

Friendsville, MD $47,741 Frostburg, MD $47,728 Grantsville, MD $47,730 Kitzmiller, MD $47,733 Lonaconing, MD $47,893 Luke, MD $48,063 Mc Henry, MD $47,759 Midland, MD $48,053

Midlothian, MD $47,734 Mount Savage, MD $47,516 Oakland, MD $47,621 Oldtown, MD $47,911 Pinto, MD $48,000 Rawlings, MD $48,015 Spring Gap, MD $47,970 Swanton, MD $47,853

Westernport, MD $48,061 Easton, MD $51,613 Barclay, MD $51,182 Bethlehem, MD $51,248 Betterton, MD $51,220 Bozman, MD $52,053 Cambridge, MD $51,251 Centreville, MD $51,667

Chester, MD $52,066 Chestertown, MD $51,460 Church Creek, MD $51,170 Church Hill, MD $51,391 Claiborne, MD $52,147 Cordova, MD $51,439 Crapo, MD $50,719 Crocheron, MD $50,353

Crumpton, MD $51,124 Denton, MD $51,170 East New Market, MD $51,046 Federalsburg, MD $51,036 Fishing Creek, MD $50,907 Galena, MD $50,986 Goldsboro, MD $51,072 Grasonville, MD $51,967

Greensboro, MD $51,081 Henderson, MD $51,128 Hillsboro, MD $51,475 Hurlock, MD $51,058 Ingleside, MD $51,223 Kennedyville, MD $51,077 Mcdaniel, MD $52,126 Madison, MD $51,568

Marydel, MD $50,988 Massey, MD $50,998 Millington, MD $51,070 Neavitt, MD $52,118 Newcomb, MD $51,759 Oxford, MD $51,503 Preston, MD $51,229 Price, MD $51,425

Queen Anne, MD $51,560 Queenstown, MD $51,854 Rhodesdale, MD $50,752 Ridgely, MD $51,283 Rock Hall, MD $51,774 Royal Oak, MD $51,663 Saint Michaels, MD $52,013 Secretary, MD $51,241

Sherwood, MD $52,436 Deal Island, MD $49,967 Eden, MD $50,066 Ewell, MD $49,811 Fruitland, MD $50,238 Girdletree, MD $49,697 Hebron, MD $50,191 Linkwood, MD $50,899

Manokin, MD $49,901 Mardela Springs, MD $50,371 Marion Station, MD $49,726 Nanticoke, MD $50,168 Newark, MD $49,960 Ocean City, MD $50,200 Parsonsburg, MD $50,100 Pittsville, MD $50,101

Pocomoke City, MD $49,790 Powellville, MD $50,076 Princess Anne, MD $50,030 Quantico, MD $50,092 Rehobeth, MD $49,711 Sharptown, MD $50,647 Showell, MD $50,100 Snow Hill, MD $49,923

Stockton, MD $49,624 Tyaskin, MD $50,043 Tylerton, MD $49,871 Upper Fairmount, MD $50,023 Vienna, MD $50,478 Westover, MD $49,900 Whaleyville, MD $50,074 Willards, MD $50,093

Delmar, MD $50,226 North East, MD $50,674 Perry Point, MD $50,600 Perryville, MD $50,582 Port Deposit, MD $50,457 Rising Sun, MD $50,292 Warwick, MD $50,975 Cecilton, MD $50,940

Charlestown, MD $50,667 Chesapeake City, MD $50,939 Childs, MD $50,870 Stevensville, MD $52,199 Colora, MD $50,247 Conowingo, MD $50,162 Earleville, MD $50,891 Elk Mills, MD $50,888

Elkton, MD $50,851 Georgetown, MD $50,929 Lutherville Timonium, MD $52,014 Abell, MD $51,496 Accokeek, MD $55,029 Aquasco, MD $53,667 Avenue, MD $51,579 Barstow, MD $53,027

Bel Alton, MD $53,289 Benedict, MD $53,253 Brandywine, MD $54,508 Broomes Island, MD $52,425 Bryans Road, MD $54,922 Bryantown, MD $53,928 Bushwood, MD $51,616 California, MD $51,572

Callaway, MD $51,212 Chaptico, MD $52,106 Charlotte Hall, MD $52,892 Cheltenham, MD $55,018 Clements, MD $52,107 Cobb Island, MD $51,639 Coltons Point, MD $51,397 Compton, MD $51,677

Dameron, MD $50,560 Dowell, MD $51,733 Drayden, MD $50,681 Faulkner, MD $53,004 Great Mills, MD $51,295 Helen, MD $52,594 Hollywood, MD $51,877 Hughesville, MD $53,569

Huntingtown, MD $53,349 Indian Head, MD $53,681 Ironsides, MD $53,464 Issue, MD $51,918 La Plata, MD $53,833 Leonardtown, MD $51,486 Lexington Park, MD $51,138 Loveville, MD $52,026

Lusby, MD $51,829 Marbury, MD $54,111 Mechanicsville, MD $52,583 Morganza, MD $52,276 Mount Victoria, MD $51,675 Nanjemoy, MD $52,836 Newburg, MD $52,306 Park Hall, MD $50,988

Patuxent River, MD $51,257 Piney Point, MD $50,760 Pomfret, MD $54,418 Port Republic, MD $52,710 Port Tobacco, MD $53,634 Prince Frederick, MD $53,030 Ridge, MD $50,336 Rock Point, MD $52,287

Saint Inigoes, MD $50,497 Saint Leonard, MD $52,456 Saint Marys City, MD $50,978 Scotland, MD $50,002 Solomons, MD $51,686 Sunderland, MD $53,455 Tall Timbers, MD $50,824 Valley Lee, MD $50,845

Welcome, MD $53,301 White Plains, MD $54,423 Southern Md Facility, MD $55,088 Annapolis Junction, MD $52,681 Lanham, MD $55,296 Beltsville, MD $55,217 Laurel, MD $54,014 Bladensburg, MD $55,620

Lothian, MD $53,983 Mount Rainier, MD $55,647 North Beach, MD $53,233 Bowie, MD $54,005 Brentwood, MD $55,643 Capitol Heights, MD $55,619 Chesapeake Beach, MD $53,206 Churchton, MD $53,218

Clinton, MD $55,305 Still Pond, MD $51,223 Sudlersville, MD $51,127 Taylors Island, MD $51,582 Templeville, MD $50,991 Tilghman, MD $52,319 Toddville, MD $50,469 Trappe, MD $51,282

Wingate, MD $50,667 Wittman, MD $52,146 Woolford, MD $51,369 Worton, MD $51,399 Wye Mills, MD $51,764 Frederick, MD $51,177 Adamstown, MD $52,241 Big Pool, MD $48,527

Boonsboro, MD $50,256 Braddock Heights, MD $51,151 Brownsville, MD $51,002 Brunswick, MD $51,473 Buckeystown, MD $51,852 Burkittsville, MD $51,084 Cascade, MD $49,798 Cavetown, MD $49,735

Chewsville, MD $49,812 Clear Spring, MD $49,146 Cooksville, MD $52,138 Emmitsburg, MD $49,964 Fairplay, MD $49,933 Funkstown, MD $49,928 Glenelg, MD $52,690 Glenwood, MD $52,431

Hagerstown, MD $49,675 Hancock, MD $48,288 Ijamsville, MD $52,113 Jefferson, MD $51,524 Keedysville, MD $50,415 Keymar, MD $50,390 Knoxville, MD $51,203 Ladiesburg, MD $50,571

Libertytown, MD $51,037 Lisbon, MD $52,144 Little Orleans, MD $48,021 Maugansville, MD $49,495 Middletown, MD $50,963 Monrovia, MD $51,999 Mount Airy, MD $51,687 Myersville, MD $50,301

New Market, MD $51,477 New Midway, MD $50,570 New Windsor, MD $51,027 Point Of Rocks, MD $52,142 Rocky Ridge, MD $50,234 Rohrersville, MD $50,759 Sabillasville, MD $49,866 Saint James, MD $49,940

Sharpsburg, MD $50,340 Smithsburg, MD $49,780 Sykesville, MD $51,820 Taneytown, MD $50,084 Thurmont, MD $50,290 Tuscarora, MD $52,341 Union Bridge, MD $50,820 Unionville, MD $51,066

Walkersville, MD $50,885 West Friendship, MD $52,252 Williamsport, MD $49,729 Woodbine, MD $52,139 Woodsboro, MD $50,643 Salisbury, MD $50,227 Allen, MD $50,158 Berlin, MD $50,105

Bishopville, MD $50,117 Bivalve, MD $50,301 Manchester, MD $49,853 Marriottsville, MD $52,027 Maryland Line, MD $49,699 Mayo, MD $52,768 Millersville, MD $52,338 Monkton, MD $51,107

Odenton, MD $52,868 Crofton, MD $53,170 Owings Mills, MD $51,924 Parkton, MD $50,323 Pasadena, MD $52,099 Perry Hall, MD $51,958 Perryman, MD $51,092 Phoenix, MD $51,684

Pylesville, MD $50,023 Randallstown, MD $52,004 Reisterstown, MD $51,801 Riderwood, MD $52,114 Riva, MD $52,971 Severn, MD $52,330 Severna Park, MD $52,259 Simpsonville, MD $52,769

Sparks Glencoe, MD $51,266 Crisfield, MD $49,848 Stevenson, MD $52,038 Dhs, MD $55,043 Waldorf, MD $54,392 Street, MD $50,251 Upperco, MD $50,962 Upper Falls, MD $51,795

Westminster, MD $50,964 Whiteford, MD $50,003 White Hall, MD $50,255 White Marsh, MD $51,910 Woodstock, MD $52,051 Baltimore, MD $52,119 Towson, MD $52,113 Gwynn Oak, MD $52,130

Pikesville, MD $52,093 Sparrows Point, MD $52,063 Middle River, MD $51,955 Essex, MD $52,078 Dundalk, MD $52,128 Brooklyn, MD $52,129 Curtis Bay, MD $52,139 Halethorpe, MD $52,135

Catonsville, MD $52,161 Parkville, MD $52,105 Nottingham, MD $52,052 Rosedale, MD $52,118 Windsor Mill, MD $52,102 Gaithersburg, MD $54,314 Washington Grove, MD $54,342

Oil Rig Hand Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Oil Rig Hand roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 38% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Oil Rig Hand positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Oil Rig Hand as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Oil Rig Hand

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$62,543	$30.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$59,937	$29.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$58,373	$28.0	12%
Financial Services	$58,373	$28.0	12%
Pharmaceuticals	$57,331	$28.0	10%

Oil Rig Hand Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Oil Rig Hand'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.

$48,108

Average $52,119/year

$56,279

$4,009

Average $4,343/month

$4,690

$925

Average $1,002/week

$1,082

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,279	$4,690	$1,082	$27
Average	$52,119	$4,343	$1,002	$25
25th Percentile	$48,108	$4,009	$925	$23

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How much does an Oil Rig Hand make in Maryland?

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Top Paying Cities for Oil Rig Hands

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The top paying industries for an Oil Rig Hand

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Top Paying Cities for Oil Rig Hands

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