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How much do oil & gas extraction jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for oil & gas extraction in the United States is $22.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Oil & Gas Extraction job?

An Oil & Gas Extraction job involves locating, drilling, and extracting crude oil and natural gas from underground reservoirs. Workers in this field use specialized equipment and techniques to explore, extract, and process these resources for energy production. Roles can range from engineers and geologists to drill operators and technicians. Safety and environmental regulations are critical in this industry to ensure responsible resource management. These jobs often require working in remote locations, offshore platforms, or drilling sites.

What are the typical work schedules and environments like in Oil & Gas Extraction roles?

Oil & Gas Extraction professionals often work in remote field locations, such as oil rigs or drilling sites, and may work long shifts which can include nights, weekends, or rotating schedules. Many roles follow a ‘hitch’ pattern, such as two weeks on and two weeks off, where employees work extended hours on-site and then receive several days off. The work environment can involve exposure to the elements, heavy machinery, and adherence to strict safety protocols. Teamwork is essential, as you will regularly coordinate with engineers, geologists, and other technicians to maintain efficient and safe operations. Despite the demanding schedules, many employees appreciate the opportunities for overtime pay and career advancement within operations, supervision, or technical specialties.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Oil & Gas Extraction position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Oil & Gas Extraction, you need a solid understanding of drilling operations, geology, machinery maintenance, and safety protocols, often backed by a high school diploma or technical certification. Familiarity with specialized equipment like drilling rigs, SCADA systems, and state or industry safety certifications (such as H2S) is typically required. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability are crucial for effectively responding to dynamic field conditions. These skills ensure safe and efficient extraction operations in a physically demanding and high-stakes environment.

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Infographic showing various Oil & Gas Extraction job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% As Needed, and 89% Full Time. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,778 per year, or $23 per hour.
Laborer - Fuse Technician

Laborer - Fuse Technician

WEAVER CONSULTANTS GROUP

Los Angeles, CA

$17 - $30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Laborer - Fuse Technician

Who We Are

Landmarc Environmental Systems, LLC (Landmarc) was conceived by a few environmental professionals, very experienced in both solid waste management and construction. Since then, Landmarc has grown dramatically into a multi-disciplined, vertically integrated landfill construction and service company. Our resources and unbeatable expertise enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the dynamics of the marketplace. We are one of the largest contractors in the nation to provide gas extraction, leachate collection, and operations and maintenance services for the landfill industry. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.lmenvsys.com/.

Landmarc Environmental Systems offers a unique working environment that specializes in a wide variety of projects ranging from drilling landfill gas extraction wells, installing new pipe systems to collect landfill gas, HDPE fusion, dropping and setting pneumatic pumps. Our Laborers are highly valued and perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. This includes preparing construction sites, assisting with various labor tasks, operating hand tools, power tools, and other equipment, and performing other duties as assigned. Our company offers a unique working environment that specializes in a wide variety of landfill gas projects ranging from drilling gas extraction wells on landfills, installing new piping systems to collect landfill gas, HDPE fusing, dropping, and setting pneumatic pumps.

 Role of the laborer/fuse tech is to assist the superintendents and foreman in any position they require. These positions are as follows but not limited to: HDPE fusion, building pumps, grade checking, haul truck driving, cleaning machines, and overall site dress up.

Position Benefits, Responsibilities and Qualifications

Benefits

  • $17.00-$30.00 per hour pending experience/qualifications
  • Life Insurance (Paid by the Company)
  • Company Matching 40 IK
  • Daily Per Diem (Lodging, Meals, Travel Expenses)
  • Room for advancement within the Company
  • Overtime available (40-75 HRS is typical)
  • Benefits begin on the first day of employment
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage:  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Financial Security:  Paid Time Off – PTO, Holidays, 401(k) with company match, health savings account, and flexible spending accounts
  • Professional Growth:  Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
  • Additional Benefits:  From day one, disability insurance, an employee assistance program, Paid Parental Leave, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance to name a few

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Travel for extended periods of time - 4 weeks on, 1 week off
  • Living in hotels & traveling between states 100% of the time
  • Walk long distances, up and down steeply sloped landfills and outdoor terrain
  • Ability to do heavy, manual work
  • Lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds on a non-consistent basis
  • Work in extreme (hot and cold) weather conditions safely including on very odorous project sites
  • Clean up work areas, clean and fuel vehicles, and equipment as necessary
  • Available to work overtime and weekends if necessary
  • Assist site supervisors with the materials and equipment needs and helping to collect supplies for projects

Preferred But Not Required

  • Comfortable working near and around heavy equipment
  • HDPE fusion experience
  • Forklift operating experience
  • Skid steer operating experience
  • Landfill gas experience
  • Comfortable driving trucks and trailers
  • Overall general construction experience
  • Landfill construction experience
  • Oil and Gas pipeline experience
  • Grade checking
  • Assist site supervisors with the materials and equipment needs and helping to collect supplies for projects
  • Perform system construction activities in a safe and proper manner
  • Fuse HDPE pipe ranging from 2"-36"

If you are qualified, want a new opportunity and are looking for a solid future, send in your resume! And please, check out our website http://www.lmenvsys.com/.

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Landmarc Environmental Systems maintains a drug-free workplace.

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