Including overtime most roughnecks are pushing $100K (including overtime and per diem) depending on your position (12hr day @ $30-40/hr + OT @ 1.5x) Company men (or rig consultant) rates are $1400 to $1600 per day. read more
They work long days, in 100 degree heat, with a high potential of getting hurt. I'm assuming they do so because the money is worth it. read more
They can make anywhere from 2000-6000 dollars every two weeks due to the long hours. They get paid overtime if they work over 8 hours in a day, which they usually do. read more