What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Oil Rig Helper?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Oil Rig Helper jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (69.4% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and Carcross, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $64,124 $5,343 $1,233 $30.83 Whitehorse, YT $63,716 $5,309 $1,225 $30.63 Carcross, YT $63,679 $5,306 $1,224 $30.61 Haines Junction, YT $63,461 $5,288 $1,220 $30.51 North Cowichan, BC $63,274 $5,272 $1,216 $30.42 Duncan, BC $63,031 $5,252 $1,212 $30.30 Oak Bay, BC $62,916 $5,243 $1,209 $30.25 Victoria, BC $62,650 $5,220 $1,204 $30.12 Courtenay, BC $61,898 $5,158 $1,190 $29.76 Saint John, NB $61,491 $5,124 $1,182 $29.56

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Q: How much does an Oil Rig Helper make?

The average annual pay for an oil rig helper in the United States is $37,856 a year — that works out to approximately $18.20 an hour. The middle 80% of Oil Rig Helpers earn between $27,500 (10th percentile) and $43,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Oil Rig Helper Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Oil Rig Helper in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Schaeffler Group at $75,704 (200.0%) above Oil Rig Helper. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Schaeffler Group $113,560 $9,463 $2,183 $54.60 National Defence $79,766 $6,647 $1,533 $38.35 Area Production Manager $70,872 $5,906 $1,362 $34.07 Automated Manufacturing $51,890 $4,324 $997 $24.95 Oil Rig Security $47,194 $3,932 $907 $22.69

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Oil Rig Helper Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$37,856

Columbus

Ohio

$36,565

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How much does an Oil Rig Helper make?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average annual pay for an Oil Rig Helper in the United States is $37,856 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.20 an hour. This is the equivalent of $728/week or $3,154/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $49,000 and as low as $22,500, the majority of Oil Rig Helper salaries currently range between $30,000 (25th percentile) to $38,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $43,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Oil Rig Helper varies greatly (by as much as 8000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Oil Rig Helper in your area makes on average $36,565 per year, or $1,291 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $37,856. Ohio ranks number 44 out of 50 states nationwide for Oil Rig Helper salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Oil Rig Helper 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 Oil Rig Helper Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Oil Rig Helper job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $25,823 (68.2%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $26,268 (69.4%) above the $37,856 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Kentville, NS, and Saint John, NB, , 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 Oil Rig Helper role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$64,124	$5,343	$1,233	$30.83
Whitehorse, YT	$63,716	$5,309	$1,225	$30.63
Carcross, YT	$63,679	$5,306	$1,224	$30.61
Haines Junction, YT	$63,461	$5,288	$1,220	$30.51
North Cowichan, BC	$63,274	$5,272	$1,216	$30.42
Duncan, BC	$63,031	$5,252	$1,212	$30.30
Oak Bay, BC	$62,916	$5,243	$1,209	$30.25
Victoria, BC	$62,650	$5,220	$1,204	$30.12
Courtenay, BC	$61,898	$5,158	$1,190	$29.76
Saint John, NB	$61,491	$5,124	$1,182	$29.56

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

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

For example Schaeffler Group jobs pay as much as $75,704 (200.0%) more than the average Oil Rig Helper salary of $37,856. If you're qualified, finding work as an Schaeffler Group may help you make more money than that of the average Oil Rig Helper position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Schaeffler Group	$113,560	$9,463	$2,183	$54.60
National Defence	$79,766	$6,647	$1,533	$38.35
Area Production Manager	$70,872	$5,906	$1,362	$34.07
Automated Manufacturing	$51,890	$4,324	$997	$24.95
Oil Rig Security	$47,194	$3,932	$907	$22.69

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Infographic detailing Oil Rig Helper salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $37,856 per year or $18.20 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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