As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Oil Rig in the United States is $36. While Salary.com is seeing that Oil Rig salary in the US can go up to $41 or down to $26, but most earn between $30 and $38. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Oil Rig in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Oil Rig Salary | $26 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Oil Rig Salary | $30 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Oil Rig Salary | $36 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Oil Rig Salary | $38 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Oil Rig Salary | $41 | US | May 01, 2026 |
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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