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How much do freelance well control instructor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance well control instructor in the United States is $57,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Well Control Instructor vs Well Control Supervisor?

AspectFreelance Well Control InstructorWell Control Supervisor
CertificationsIWCF, IWCF Instructor certificationsIWCF, Well Control certifications, management training
Work EnvironmentContract-based, training sites, client locationsOn-site at drilling operations, offshore or onshore rigs
Employer & Industry UsageTraining companies, oilfield service providersOil & gas companies, drilling contractors

Freelance Well Control Instructors primarily focus on delivering training and certification courses, often working independently or with training firms. Well Control Supervisors oversee well control operations during drilling, ensuring safety and compliance on-site. While both roles require similar certifications, the instructor role is education-focused, whereas the supervisor role involves operational management.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Well Control Instructor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $57,500 per year, or $27.6 per hour.
Adjunct Well Control Instructor

Adjunct Well Control Instructor

San Juan College

Farmington, NM • On-site, Remote

$29.75 - $43.94/hr

Part-time

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Job description

Adjunct Faculty Position

Compensation: $29.75 - $43.94 per hour

Compensation Type: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)

Grade: NE15

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part-time faculty and are appointed as needed on a semester-by-semester basis. The primary duty is effective teaching of college-level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline. San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas (states subject to change at any time). All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted.

Major Duties

  • Teaches traditional face-to-face lecture courses and labs.
  • Continuously assesses participant mastery of course material and adjusts instructional methods as necessary to support understanding and certification achievement.
  • Delivers training at the School of Energy campus and at industry locations throughout the United States as needed.
  • Collaborates with School of Energy personnel and representatives of the applicable accrediting body to review and update curriculum as needed to maintain industry relevance and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A minimum of five (5) years of related oil and gas industry experience is required. A relevant technical degree may substitute for a portion of the required experience.
  • Supervisory-level experience in one or more of the following operational areas is required:
    • Drilling operations
    • Intervention or workover operations
    • Wellsite completions or wellsite operational experience
    • Well control specialist or well control engineer
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of New Mexico for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
  • Must be willing and able, with College support, to obtain and maintain applicable IADC WellSharp Instructor certifications which may include Supervisory Drilling, Workover/Completion, and Well Servicing programs.

EEO Statement: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.