Driller/Exploration Team Member IV
Gahanna, OH · On-site
$21.75 - $29.50/hr
10 of the Most Popular Types of Drilling Rig Jobs in 2026
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You do not need formal education to get a job on a drilling rig. While some vocational schools provide classes beneficial to the drilling rig industry, you should get most of your training through the company before getting to the rig. Depending on your position, you may need a valid IWCF certification and other drilling-related certificates. For higher level management positions, you need prior experience with rig operations. Other qualifications include excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to adapt to new situations quickly, and physical stamina, as a shift is typically 12 hours.
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Top Types Of Drilling Rig Jobs
International Offshore Drilling Rig
Salary range: $72,500 - $100,000
International Offshore Drilling Rig is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for International Offshore Drilling Rig jobs pay between $72,500 (25th percentile) and $100,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for International Offshore Drilling Rig job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Drilling Rig Operator
Salary range: $46,000 - $62,500
Drilling Rig Operator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Drilling Rig Operator jobs pay between $46,000 (25th percentile) and $62,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Drilling Rig Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
International Drilling Rig
Salary range: $46,000 - $62,500
International Drilling Rig is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for International Drilling Rig jobs pay between $46,000 (25th percentile) and $62,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for International Drilling Rig job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Drilling Rig Manager
Salary range: $37,000 - $71,000
Drilling Rig Manager is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Drilling Rig Manager jobs pay between $37,000 (25th percentile) and $71,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Drilling Rig Manager job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Transocean Offshore Drilling
Salary range: $71,500 - $93,000
Transocean Offshore Drilling is a typical job search query Most salaries for Transocean Offshore Drilling jobs pay between $71,500 (25th percentile) and $93,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Transocean Offshore Drilling job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Drilling Rig Mechanic
Salary range: $52,000 - $70,000
Drilling Rig Mechanic is a typical job search query Most salaries for Drilling Rig Mechanic jobs pay between $52,000 (25th percentile) and $70,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Drilling Rig Mechanic job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Motorhand Drilling
Salary range: $71,500 - $93,000
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Roughneck Offshore Drilling Rig
Salary range: $72,500 - $100,000
Roughneck Offshore Drilling Rig is a typical job search query Most salaries for Roughneck Offshore Drilling Rig jobs pay between $72,500 (25th percentile) and $100,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Roughneck Offshore Drilling Rig job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Oil Rig Roughneck
Salary range: $35,000 - $62,000
Oil Rig Roughneck is a common job search query. Most salaries for Oil Rig Roughneck jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $62,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Oil Rig Roughneck job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Foundation Drill Rig Operator
Salary range: $43,500 - $64,500
Foundation Drill Rig Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Foundation Drill Rig Operator jobs pay between $43,500 (25th percentile) and $64,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Foundation Drill Rig Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.