Rig manager vs project supervisor

The differences between rig managers and project supervisors 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 project supervisor. Additionally, a rig manager has an average salary of $134,142, which is higher than the $53,609 average annual salary of a project supervisor.

The top three skills for a rig manager include safety procedures, well control and preventative maintenance. The most important skills for a project supervisor are project management, customer service, and safety standards.

Rig manager vs project supervisor overview

	Rig Manager	Project Supervisor
Yearly salary	$134,142	$53,609
Hourly rate	$64.49	$25.77
Growth rate	-	8%
Number of jobs	1,603	20,450
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Rig manager vs project supervisor salary

Rig managers and project supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Rig Manager	Project Supervisor
Average salary	$134,142	$53,609
Salary range	Between $75,000 And $238,000	Between $29,000 And $97,000
Highest paying City	-	Union City, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Pacific Gas and Electric
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between rig manager and project supervisor education

There are a few differences between a rig manager and a project supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Rig Manager	Project Supervisor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Rig manager vs project supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between rig managers' and project supervisors' demographics:

	Rig Manager	Project Supervisor
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 96.9% Female, 3.1%	Male, 79.4% Female, 20.6%
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, 5.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 23.0% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between rig manager and project supervisor 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.

Project supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage paving of asphalt for road reconstruction and estimate cost base on gather quantities of daily progress.
Manage and supervise residential remodel and new construction projects.
Maintain all accounting and payroll for small business and manage all small business operations including marketing.
Install cabling, copper, fiber, test, in accordance with NEC TIA/EIA NIST standards.
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Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.

Rig manager vs project supervisor skills

Common rig manager skills

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

Common project supervisor skills

Project Management, 13%
Customer Service, 12%
Safety Standards, 8%
Safety Procedures, 7%
Fire Protection, 6%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%