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How much do snubber jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for snubber in the United States is $26.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Snubber job?

A Snubber is a specialized worker in the oil and gas industry who operates hydraulic snubbing units to insert or remove tubing, casing, or tools under pressure in a well. This role is critical for maintaining well control and performing live well interventions without shutting down production. Snubbers must have strong technical knowledge, physical endurance, and safety awareness to manage high-pressure environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Snubber position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Snubber, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience working with industrial or utility equipment, often supported by a technical diploma or relevant on-the-job training. Familiarity with hydraulic or pneumatic tools, shutdown safety protocols, and maintenance management systems is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help Snubbers collaborate effectively and address unexpected challenges in the field. These competencies are essential for ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability when controlling and maintaining pressure in critical piping or well systems.

What are the typical work conditions and team structures for Snubbers?

Snubbers often work in industrial settings such as oil and gas sites, power plants, or refineries, where they operate and maintain equipment under potentially high-pressure conditions. The role may include both indoor and outdoor work environments and may expose workers to varying weather and shift schedules, including nights or weekends. Snubbers typically work as part of a small, specialized crew under the supervision of a project or maintenance manager and in close collaboration with engineers and safety personnel. Teamwork and clear communication are vital, as safety and coordination play a significant role in successful snubbing operations.
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Infographic showing various Snubber job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, and 96% Full Time. Highlights an 91% Physical, and 9% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $54,791 per year, or $26.3 per hour.
Snubber Technician I

$22 - $32/hr

Other

Posted 23 days ago


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Job description

Snubber Technician I
Job Locations US-AL-Huntsville
ID 2026-18851
Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Snubber Technician in our Huntsville, AL lab. In this role, you will be responsible for performing tests and/or measurement tasks for the Nuclear Snubber department. Nuclear Snubber: Testing and rebuilding of snubber devices at nuclear power plants during outages.
Please note, this is a casual role with irregular working hours and is expected to travel up to 100% of the time.

Salary: $22- $32/hr DOE

Responsibilities

  • Removal and Reinstallation - Removes and reinstalls snubbers
  • Perform Testing - Performs qualification, acceptance testing and RND testing for nuclear customers
  • Maintenance - Maintains and rebuilds snubbers
  • Under close supervision, able to complete basic technical and mechanical procedures including basic testing and maintenance on snubbers
  • Some interaction with clients
  • Able to assist with basic troubleshooting and basic interpretation and analysis of test results
  • Basic knowledge of Nuclear testing principles and basic safety practices; Basic understanding in developing processes and procedures, test reports for qualification and acceptance testing. Knowledge of Microsoft products
  • Basic knowledge of Nuclear testing principles and basic safety practices; Basic understanding in developing processes and procedures, test reports for qualification and acceptance testing. Knowledge of Microsoft products
  • Other - Perform other duties as assigned
Skills / Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or GED. Technical Certification, AA or AS degree preferred
  • 0-3 Years of Experience
Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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