Floor Hand
Bryan, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Bryan, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Alice, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
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Floor Hand
Alice, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
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Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Hobbs, NM · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Hobbs, NM · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Williston, ND · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Williston, ND · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Hobbs, NM · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Hobbs, NM · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Williston, ND · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Williston, ND · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Odessa, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Odessa, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Williston, ND · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Williston, ND · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Alice, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Alice, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Bryan, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Bryan, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
La Salle, CO · On-site
$21 - $23/hr
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
La Salle, CO · On-site
$21 - $23/hr
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Powell, WY · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Powell, WY · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Marmarth, ND · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Marmarth, ND · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
El Campo, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
El Campo, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Snyder, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Snyder, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Hull, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Hull, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Odessa, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
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Floor Hand
Odessa, TX · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
New
Floor Hand
Casper, WY · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
New
Floor Hand
Casper, WY · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
New
Floor Hand
Powell, WY · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Floor Hand
Powell, WY · On-site
Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig. * Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools. * Cleans up spills. * Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
Oil Rig Deck Hand information
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$14.42 - $16.32
8% of jobs
$17.39 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.32 - $18.23
30% of jobs
The median wage is $19.59 / hr.
$18.23 - $20.13
16% of jobs
$20.13 - $22.03
1% of jobs
$22.03 - $23.93
0% of jobs
$23.93 - $25.83
0% of jobs
$25.83 - $27.73
0% of jobs
$27.73 - $29.63
3% of jobs
$29.63 - $31.53
15% of jobs
$31.53 - $33.44
0% of jobs
$33.49 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$33.44 - $35.34
26% of jobs
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$24
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How much do oil rig deck hand jobs pay per hour?
As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for oil rig deck hand in the United States is $24.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $34.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is an Oil Rig Deck Hand job?
An Oil Rig Deck Hand is an entry-level position responsible for maintaining the deck, operating equipment, and assisting in loading and unloading supplies. They perform manual labor, handle heavy machinery, and ensure safety protocols are followed. This role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and adherence to strict safety regulations. Deck Hands often work long shifts in challenging offshore environments and have opportunities to advance to higher positions in the oil and gas industry.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Oil Rig Deck Hand position, and why are they important?
To thrive as an Oil Rig Deck Hand, you need physical stamina, mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often with prior experience in manual labor or maritime settings. Familiarity with hydraulic equipment, forklifts, and basic safety certifications such as HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) and Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) are commonly required. Strong teamwork, adaptability, and clear communication set standout candidates apart in this role. These qualities ensure safe, efficient operations in demanding offshore environments where collaboration and precise execution are critical.
What are the typical working conditions and schedules for Oil Rig Deck Hands?
Oil Rig Deck Hands usually work long shifts, often on a rotational schedule such as two weeks on the rig followed by two weeks off, depending on the employer and location. The work environment is physically demanding and primarily outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions and rigorous safety protocols. Teamwork is an essential part of daily life, as deck hands collaborate closely with crew members to maintain equipment, handle cargo, assist with drilling operations, and respond to emergencies. These roles can be challenging but often come with opportunities for overtime pay and clear career progression into more specialized or supervisory positions.
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Job description
Floor Hand
The Floor Hand position is part of a 4–5-person workover rig crew on a well service rig, who are responsible for performing services on oil and gas wells requested by the customers of Axis Energy Services. The primary responsibilities of a Floor Hand include but are not limited to assisting in rigging up and rigging down, pulling, and laying down rods, tubing and casing, and other functions specified by the Rig Supervisor or other designated individual. All duties are performed in a specified fashion to maximize the safety of the entire crew while meeting customer expectations.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- The Floor Hand reports to their assigned Work-over Rig Supervisor.
- Assists the operator in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well.
- Sets hydraulic jacks, handles pads/boards, and assists in attaching the guy wires to the anchor.
- Operates rod wrenches, tongs, elevators and other associated rig tools and equipment during well servicing operations.
- Assists in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa.
- Maintains tubing, rod tongs and hand tools on the rig.
- Dismantles and repairs oil field machinery using hand tools and power tools.
- Cleans up spills.
- Keeps pipe deck and main deck areas orderly.
- Reports any safety hazards, incidents, or maintenance issues to the Rig Supervisor.
- Ensures that work carried out follows company policies and procedures and according to safety regulations.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
- Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
- Position requires long periods of standing and sitting and the ability to work long hours if necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred.
- Basic oilfield well servicing experience.
- A minimum of one (1) year rig floor operation experience.
- Valid state issued driver license with acceptable motor vehicle records (MVR).
- Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written in English.
- Must be able to work a varied rotational schedule and travel as job requires.
- Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
- Mobility, including entering confined spaces, enter areas by the use of ladders or other access devices; ability to bend, stoop, twist, stand, squat, crawl and walk.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Long periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching or similar activities may be necessary.
- Able to perform duties with protective equipment, H2S respirator where required; potential hazards include working near or with heavy tools and moving machinery.
- Ability to interact with others in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
- Basic problem solving and organizational skills.
- Reliable telephone (cell phone) communication and transportation
- Able to clear pre-employment drug/alcohol and job-relevant screens.
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