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How much do oil rigs jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for oil rigs 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Oil Rig Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Oil Rig Worker, you need physical stamina, mechanical aptitude, safety awareness, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with drilling machinery, safety protocols, and certifications such as Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) are commonly required. Teamwork, strong communication, and adaptability to challenging environments are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills and qualifications are vital for maintaining safety, efficiency, and productivity in the demanding and hazardous oil rig environment.

What are some common challenges faced when working on oil rigs, and how can new employees prepare for them?

Working on oil rigs often involves long shifts, physically demanding tasks, and living in remote locations away from family for extended periods. New employees should be prepared for a rigorous schedule, sometimes working 12-hour shifts for weeks at a time, and for adapting to a team-oriented environment where safety is paramount. Building physical stamina, developing strong communication skills, and taking safety training seriously can help new hires adjust more smoothly and succeed in this unique setting.

What are oil rigs?

Oil rigs are large structures or platforms used to extract oil and natural gas from beneath the Earth's surface, typically from beneath the ocean floor or underground reservoirs. They house equipment, machinery, and personnel necessary for drilling, extracting, and sometimes processing oil and gas. Oil rigs can be either onshore (located on land) or offshore (located at sea), with offshore rigs often being massive engineering feats. Working on oil rigs can involve challenging conditions, but these structures are essential to the global energy industry. There are various types of oil rigs, including drillships, jack-up rigs, and semi-submersible platforms.

What is the difference between Oil Rigs vs Oil Rig Workers?

AspectOil RigsOil Rig Workers
CredentialsVaries by role, often includes safety certificationsSafety training, certifications like H2S, BOSIET
Work EnvironmentOffshore platforms, marine settingOnboard or offshore platform
Industry UsageStructures used for drilling and extractionPersonnel operating on the rigs

Oil rigs are the structures used for offshore drilling, while oil rig workers are the personnel operating and maintaining these structures. The rigs serve as the work environment, and workers perform various roles such as drilling, safety, and maintenance. Understanding the distinction helps clarify the roles within the oil extraction industry.

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Infographic showing various Oil Rigs job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,762 per year, or $24.9 per hour.
Senior Account Manager, Energy Services (Midland or Odessa, TX)

Senior Account Manager, Energy Services (Midland or Odessa, TX)

Waste Management

Midland, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Waste Management rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 604 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 70 rated recycling and waste


Job description

This position is located in the Midland/Odessa, Texas area and will require frequent customer site visits.
I. Job Summary
Presents the full line of WM Energy Services to prospective WM customers or assigned area of responsibility. Manages existing revenues and develops revenue opportunities within an established geographical territory. Meets or exceeds individual sales goals for new business with Oil and Gas customers. 
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. 
 

  • Effectively utilizes, coordinates and cultivates relationships with internal and external customers. Interacts and works cohesively with the other internal team members.
  • Achieves or exceeds budgeted revenue goals for Oil and Gas customers in assigned sales territory.
  • Maintains existing customer relationships; identifies new waste opportunities and customers. Targets and closes event business opportunities.
  • Tracks mobile rig operations, anticipates and responds to changing service requirements, and coordinates with WM Operations as drilling rigs are moved from place to place. 
  • Seeks out and tracks large event-based clean-ups.
  • Drives pre-tax profits through innovative pricing and contracting strategies.
  • Develops comprehensive sales plan for assigned territory in conjunction with division sales plan and goals.
  • Works in tandem with Technical Service Representatives to assist customers in every aspect of waste disposal process. This includes but is not limited to: waste profiling, proposal preparation, pricing, contracting, and providing regulatory updates. 
  • Works in tandem with the WM Energy Services dispatch team to package loads and work with third party haulers to drive additional volume to WM Energy Services disposal sites.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of Oil and Gas waste generating process, state Oil and Gas specific regulations, and hazardous waste regulations (RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA).
  • Effectively position and differentiate WM from other competitors.
  • Demonstrates superior sales and organizational skills.
  • Identifies local market dynamics and defines and implements basic countermeasures to offset competitive campaigns, pricing deterioration, and/or changes to regulatory drivers.
  • Leads communication in developing custom invoices to meet customer expectations and assists in receiving any required customer invoice approvals along with assisting in collecting receivables within contracted time period.
  • Communicates competitive and market information to management to assist in business unit planning and strategies.
  • Maintains firm adherence to the management and control of confidential information.
  • Provides monthly sales reports, commissions, and expenses on a timely basis.
  • Attends sales meetings and training classes as deemed appropriate.
  • Performs special projects and other tasks as assigned by Sales Manager.
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and respond to customer callouts on a routine basis

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.
IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
 

  • Education: Bachelor's degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
  • Experience: Five (5) years in direct business-to-business energy services sales, cold calling, and prospecting (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

  • Minimum: None

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

  • Knowledge of non-hazardous and hazardous waste requirements, and DOT regulations preferred. Excellent oral and written skills required. Must be self-motivated and possess excellent organizational skills.

V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
 

  • Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday.
  • Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely.
  • Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) regularly.
  • Required to go on location to oil rigs and other types of facilities where fire resistant PPE must be worn due to the hazards that exist in those environments
  • Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely.
  • Required regular and frequent travel alone to remote, off-road locations and very rough terrain with appointments that may occur during and after normal business hours in good and bad weather due to the 7x24x365 continuous operation of oil and gas drill sites.
  • Normal setting for this job is: outside sales, vehicle-based and/or office setting.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. 

We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

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