How much does an Oil Rig make in New Orleans, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Oil Rig in New Orleans, LA is $72,443. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,118 to $89,205, with most professionals earning between $52,718 and $104,466.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Oil Rig Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oil Rig Salary $52,718 New Orleans,LA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Oil Rig Salary $62,118 New Orleans,LA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Oil Rig Salary $72,443 New Orleans,LA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Oil Rig Salary $89,205 New Orleans,LA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Oil Rig Salary $104,466 New Orleans,LA March 01, 2025
25% $62,118 10% $52,718 90% $104,466 75% $89,205 $72,443 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    3 - 5 years experience
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62118
89205
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62126
91458
74559
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Oil Rig in New Orleans, LA. The base salary for Oil Rig ranges from $62,118 to $89,205 with the average base salary of $72,443. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,126 to $91,458 with the average total cash compensation of $74,559.

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