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Job outlook for rig site engineers in the United States
Are rig site engineer jobs in demand?
Rig site engineer job and salary trends over time
Rig site engineer jobs over time
Rig site engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 108 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 126 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 126 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 124 | 0.00% |
Average rig site engineer salary over time
Rig site engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,909 | $40.34 | --0.3% |
| 2024 | $84,147 | $40.46 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | $83,811 | $40.29 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $80,824 | $38.86 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $78,349 | $37.67 | --1.4% |
Rig site engineer jobs by state
Most common states for rig site engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 228 | 33% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 94 | 10% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 798 | 9% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 546 | 8% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 234 | 8% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 548 | 7% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 406 | 7% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 402 | 7% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 301 | 7% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 44 | 7% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,475 | 6% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 486 | 5% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 65 | 5% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 321 | 4% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 314 | 4% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 230 | 4% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 44 | 4% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 37 | 4% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 33 | 4% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 25 | 4% |
Rig Site Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of rig site engineer experts
Pennsylvania State University
What skills stand out on Rig Site Engineer resumes?
Dr. Dimitrios Bolkas: Having a four-year degree is a big plus in our field, as well as having passed the SIT before or shortly after graduation. A high GPA is important for bargaining a higher salary. Aso, having completed an internship is important because it shows that the graduate already has working experience.
What soft skills should all Rig Site Engineers possess?
Dr. Dimitrios Bolkas: The most important soft skills for surveyors are teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. These are needed every day in surveying.
What skills will help Rig Site Engineers earn the most?
Dr. Dimitrios Bolkas: For a recent graduate, having passed the SIT (Surveyor in Training) is a big plus. Then after X amount of years of continuous work (usually 4), they will be eligible to sit for their licensing exam. Having a license in surveying is really going to increase their salary. After that, the skills needed for surveyors working in larger firms/engineering companies are mostly related to project management.