Average Early-Career Oil Rig Motorman Hourly Pay

$22.49
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$19.68
MEDIAN
$22.49
90%
$26.30

The average hourly pay for an Oil Rig Motorman is $22.49 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$20 - $26
Total Pay
$42k - $118k
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What Do Oil Rig Motormen Do?

Oil Rig Motorman Tasks
  • Responsible for routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs to engines on oil rigs.
  • Assemble pumping equipment and attach pumps and hoses to wellhead.
  • Align and manipulate sections of pipe or drill stem from drilling rig during removal and replace with strings of pipe or drill stem and drill bit.
  • Operate specialized hydraulic pumping systems to place cement in wells or treat wells with chemicals, sand mixtures or gases to stimulate production.
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FAQs About Oil Rig Motormen

What is the highest pay for Oil Rig Motormen?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Oil Rig Motorman is $26.30 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Oil Rig Motormen?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Oil Rig Motorman is $19.68 / hour

How can Oil Rig Motormen increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Oil Rig Motorman 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 an Oil Rig Motorman that oversees more junior Oil Rig Motormen, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.