Offshore Oil Rig Manager

Offshore Oil Rig Manager Salary

$23K

$60.5K

$103K

$61,351

/year

$29.50

/hour

Offshore Oil Rig Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$61,351

Columbus

Ohio

$59,259

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    How much does an Offshore Oil Rig Manager make?

    As of Aug 4, 2026, the average annual pay for an Offshore Oil Rig Manager in the United States is $61,351 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $29.50 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,179/week or $5,112/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $103,000 and as low as $23,000, the majority of Offshore Oil Rig Manager salaries currently range between $44,000 (25th percentile) to $69,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $85,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Offshore Oil Rig Manager varies greatly (by as much as 25000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Offshore Oil Rig Manager in your area makes on average $59,259 per year, or $2,092 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $61,351. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Offshore Oil Rig Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Offshore Oil Rig Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Offshore Oil Rig Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Offshore Oil Rig Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Sitka, AK, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $12,513 (20.4%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $15,078 (24.6%) above the $61,351 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Offshore Oil Rig Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Barrow, AK, and Anacostia, DC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Offshore Oil Rig Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $76,429

    $36.74

    Sitka, AK

    $73,908

    $35.53

    San Francisco, CA

    $73,864

    $35.51

    Santa Clara, CA

    $72,053

    $34.64

    Keystone, CO

    $71,953

    $34.59

    San Jose, CA

    $71,886

    $34.56

    Mammoth Lakes, CA

    $71,343

    $34.30

    Arlington, VA

    $70,693

    $33.99

    Oakland, CA

    $70,460

    $33.88

    Anacostia, DC

    $70,115

    $33.71

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Offshore Oil Rig Manager Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Offshore Oil Rig Manager category.

    For example Programmable Logic Controller jobs pay as much as $58,146 (94.8%) more than the average Offshore Oil Rig Manager salary of $61,351. If you're qualified, finding work as an Programmable Logic Controller may help you make more money than that of the average Offshore Oil Rig Manager position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Programmable Logic Controller

    $119,497

    $57.45

    Substations Electrical Engineer

    $111,091

    $53.41

    Mta Plumber

    $63,215

    $30.39

    Bilingual Heavy Equipment Mechanic

    $61,210

    $29.43

    Railroad Track Worker

    $48,378

    $23.26

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    Infographic detailing Offshore Oil Rig Manager salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $61,351 per year or $29.50 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.