▲5%
$21.96
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$15.72
MEDIAN
$21.96
90%
$27.15
The average hourly pay for a Floorhand is $21.96 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$16 - $27
Bonus
$253 - $9k
Total Pay
$33k - $58k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Floorhands?
What Do Floorhands Do?
Floorhand Tasks
- Prepare the rig floor area for whatever operation is to take place.
- Maintains a safe working environment and clean and tidy rig floor area by picking up and storing all tools in their respective storage areas after using, discarding waste materials and washing down the rig floor and rig floor equipment.
- Assists service company personnel in rigging up or down special equipment and/or tools if instructed to do so by the Driller.
- Assists and helps Crew Pusher carry out all operational activities around the rig floor or any other area of the rig location as designated by the Driller.
- Picking up, laying down, running, retrieving, connecting, tripping, standing back and/or disconnecting all components of the casing drill string, completion string, and when required, drill pipe.
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Common Health Benefits for a Floorhand
Medical
80%
Dental
70%
Vision
75%
None
20%
Gender Breakdown for Floorhands
Male
100.0%
This data is based on 18 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Floorhands
What is the highest pay for Floorhands?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Floorhand is $27.15 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Floorhands?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Floorhand is $15.72 / hour
How can Floorhands increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Floorhand is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Floorhand that oversees more junior Floorhands, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.