Rig manager vs private contractor

The differences between rig managers and private contractors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes More than 10 years to become both a rig manager and a private contractor. Additionally, a rig manager has an average salary of $134,142, which is higher than the $45,674 average annual salary of a private contractor.

The top three skills for a rig manager include safety procedures, well control and preventative maintenance. The most important skills for a private contractor are windows, snow removal, and RAN.

Rig manager vs private contractor overview

	Rig Manager	Private Contractor
Yearly salary	$134,142	$45,674
Hourly rate	$64.49	$21.96
Growth rate	-	8%
Number of jobs	1,603	13,902
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Rig manager vs private contractor salary

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

	Rig Manager	Private Contractor
Average salary	$134,142	$45,674
Salary range	Between $75,000 And $238,000	Between $27,000 And $76,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between rig manager and private contractor education

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

	Rig Manager	Private Contractor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Rig manager vs private contractor demographics

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

	Rig Manager	Private Contractor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 96.9% Female, 3.1%	Male, 73.7% Female, 26.3%
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, 5.9% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 1.5% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between rig manager and private 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.

Private contractor example responsibilities.

Enter and manage data for timberline for JC/AP/AR for multiple companies.
Manage, oversee and troubleshoot production schedules, critical orders and product development.
Utilize QuickBooks to manage company finances, including project invoices, material purchases, and accounts receivable.
Manage and decide all remodel activities.
Prepare and submit EHR data require for third party, Medicare, and Medicaid compliance audits.
Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel and lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces.

Rig manager vs private contractor skills

Common rig manager skills

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

Common private contractor skills

Windows, 36%
Snow Removal, 16%
RAN, 8%
Manual Labor, 6%
Troubleshoot, 6%
HVAC, 6%