Rig manager vs electrical contractor

The differences between rig managers and electrical contractors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes More than 10 years to become a rig manager, becoming an electrical contractor takes usually requires 8-10 years. Additionally, a rig manager has an average salary of $134,142, which is higher than the $66,405 average annual salary of an electrical contractor.

The top three skills for a rig manager include safety procedures, well control and preventative maintenance. The most important skills for an electrical contractor are electrical conduit, electrical systems, and transformers.

Rig manager vs electrical contractor overview

	Rig Manager	Electrical Contractor
Yearly salary	$134,142	$66,405
Hourly rate	$64.49	$31.93
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	1,603	46,437
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Average age	46	50
Years of experience	-	10

Rig manager vs electrical contractor salary

Rig managers and electrical contractors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Rig Manager	Electrical Contractor
Average salary	$134,142	$66,405
Salary range	Between $75,000 And $238,000	Between $47,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between rig manager and electrical contractor education

There are a few differences between a rig manager and an electrical contractor in terms of educational background:

	Rig Manager	Electrical Contractor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 34%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering Technology
Most common college	-	-

Rig manager vs electrical contractor demographics

Here are the differences between rig managers' and electrical contractors' demographics:

	Rig Manager	Electrical Contractor
Average age	46	50
Gender ratio	Male, 96.9% Female, 3.1%	Male, 90.7% Female, 9.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.8% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 25.7% Asian, 1.4% White, 63.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	8%

Differences between rig manager and electrical contractor duties and responsibilities

Rig manager example responsibilities.

Manage all rig operations and personnel on SCR and Kelly rigs.2.
Manage workovers and well site recovery project in preparation for re-drill program.
Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, and manage their efforts to maximize their contribution to operational effectiveness and performance.
Drill extended laterals on OBM as well as cut brine drilling fluids.
Monitor all drilling & hoisting equipment.
Insure safe work in H2S environment.

Electrical contractor example responsibilities.

Coordinate different activity PMs and corrective work orders for HVAC and refrigeration group.
Wire transformers boxes, GFI's, internal and external lighting and emergency fire alarms.
Install and repair electrical wiring and HVAC systems in new and existing residential homes and commercial businesses.
Supply parts, tools, and labor for the job and ensure adherence with the NEC codes and requirements.
Commercial/Residential-Pul MC cable, run EMT/PVC, install fixtures/devices
Maintain dc and ac drives and induction heating equipment and furnaces.

Rig manager vs electrical contractor skills

Common rig manager skills

Safety Procedures, 15%
Well Control, 9%
Preventative Maintenance, 6%
CPR, 5%
JSA, 4%
Safety Policies, 3%

Common electrical contractor skills

Electrical Conduit, 12%
Electrical Systems, 6%
Transformers, 6%
Safety Codes, 5%
General Contractors, 4%
Payroll, 4%