Oil Rig Salary in Houston, Texas

Oil Rig Salary in Houston, TX

How much does an Oil Rig make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Oil Rig in Houston, TX is $73,691. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,729 to $83,179, with most professionals earning between $58,481 and $91,818.

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10th Percentile Oil Rig Salary $58,481 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Oil Rig Salary $65,729 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Oil Rig Salary $73,691 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Oil Rig Salary $83,179 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Oil Rig Salary $91,818 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $65,729 10% $58,481 90% $91,818 75% $83,179 $73,691 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    3 - 5 years experience
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83179
73691

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65729
83179
73691
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Oil Rig in Houston, TX. The base salary for Oil Rig ranges from $65,729 to $83,179 with the average base salary of $73,691. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,729 to $83,179 with the average total cash compensation of $73,691.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

Oil Rig Salary in popular cities: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin

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