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Rig Manager jobs — apply across leading energy employers
Rig Managers run drilling rigs end-to-end for the contractor — crew, equipment, HSE, contractor performance, and client relationship.
Median Salary
$155k
$112k – $220k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.9K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+6%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for rig managers in the global energy market is robust. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 6% year-on-year increase in Rig Manager mandates, driven by global upstream investment, LNG buildouts, offshore reactivation, and refining capacity expansions across the Middle East, North America, and Asia.
Compensation
Rig Manager compensation typically falls between $112k and $220k, with experienced rig mgrs in the global energy market commanding $220k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career trajectory
Rig Managers typically progress to Drilling Engineer, Wellsite Supervisor roles, or into asset manager, subsurface lead, and head of operations tracks at operators and EPCs across the global hiring energy market.
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Rig Manager jobs by city
Rig Manager jobs in Houston
4.0K openings · United States
Rig Manager jobs in Dallas
2.9K openings · United States
Rig Manager jobs in Midland
3.0K openings · United States
Rig Manager jobs in Denver
2.5K openings · United States
Rig Manager jobs in Pittsburgh
2.3K openings · United States
Rig Manager jobs in New Orleans
2.4K openings · United States
Rig Manager jobs in Bakersfield
2.3K openings · United States
Rig Manager jobs in Calgary
3.5K openings · Canada
Rig Manager jobs in Edmonton
2.8K openings · Canada
Rig Manager jobs in Fort McMurray
2.5K openings · Canada
Rig Manager jobs in Aberdeen
3.6K openings · United Kingdom
Rig Manager jobs in London
2.7K openings · United Kingdom
Rig Manager jobs in Manchester
2.2K openings · United Kingdom
Rig Manager jobs in Oslo
3.0K openings · Norway
Rig Manager jobs in Stavanger
3.3K openings · Norway
Rig Manager jobs in Bergen
2.3K openings · Norway
Rig Manager jobs in Rotterdam
2.9K openings · Netherlands
Rig Manager jobs in Amsterdam
2.5K openings · Netherlands
Rig Manager jobs in The Hague
2.3K openings · Netherlands
Rig Manager jobs in Hamburg
2.7K openings · Germany
Rig Manager jobs in Munich
2.5K openings · Germany
Rig Manager jobs in Berlin
2.5K openings · Germany
Rig Manager jobs in Frankfurt
2.5K openings · Germany
Rig Manager jobs in Paris
2.9K openings · France
Rig Manager jobs in Lyon
2.3K openings · France
Rig Manager jobs in Madrid
2.5K openings · Spain
Rig Manager jobs in Copenhagen
2.7K openings · Denmark
Rig Manager jobs in Milan
2.3K openings · Italy
Rig Manager jobs in Dubai
3.7K openings · United Arab Emirates
Rig Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi
3.8K openings · United Arab Emirates
Rig Manager jobs in Doha
3.5K openings · Qatar
Rig Manager jobs in Riyadh
3.8K openings · Saudi Arabia
Rig Manager jobs in Dammam
3.6K openings · Saudi Arabia
Rig Manager jobs in Jubail
3.2K openings · Saudi Arabia
Rig Manager jobs in Muscat
2.8K openings · Oman
Rig Manager jobs in Kuwait City
2.9K openings · Kuwait
Rig Manager jobs in Manama
2.3K openings · Bahrain
Rig Manager jobs in Mumbai
3.4K openings · India
Rig Manager jobs in Delhi
3.0K openings · India
Rig Manager jobs in Vadodara
3.1K openings · India
Rig Manager jobs in Ahmedabad
2.9K openings · India
Rig Manager jobs in Chennai
2.8K openings · India
Rig Manager jobs in Bangalore
3.0K openings · India
Rig Manager jobs in Hyderabad
2.9K openings · India
Rig Manager jobs in Pune
2.5K openings · India
Rig Manager jobs in Bhubaneswar
2.3K openings · India
Rig Manager jobs in Singapore
3.5K openings · Singapore
Rig Manager jobs in Kuala Lumpur
2.8K openings · Malaysia
Rig Manager jobs in Jakarta
2.9K openings · Indonesia
Rig Manager jobs in Bangkok
2.3K openings · Thailand
Rig Manager jobs in Tokyo
2.9K openings · Japan
Rig Manager jobs in Seoul
2.9K openings · South Korea
Rig Manager jobs in Shanghai
3.3K openings · China
Rig Manager jobs in Beijing
3.2K openings · China
Rig Manager jobs in Perth
3.5K openings · Australia
Rig Manager jobs in Brisbane
2.9K openings · Australia
Rig Manager jobs in Sydney
2.8K openings · Australia
Rig Manager jobs in Melbourne
2.6K openings · Australia
Rig Manager jobs in Astana
2.5K openings · Kazakhstan
Rig Manager jobs in Atyrau
2.8K openings · Kazakhstan
Rig Manager jobs in Baku
2.7K openings · Azerbaijan
Rig Manager jobs in Santiago
2.6K openings · Chile
Rig Manager jobs in Rio de Janeiro
2.9K openings · Brazil
Rig Manager jobs in São Paulo
2.7K openings · Brazil
Rig Manager jobs in Mexico City
2.7K openings · Mexico
Rig Manager jobs in Bogotá
2.3K openings · Colombia
Rig Manager jobs in Johannesburg
2.7K openings · South Africa
Rig Manager jobs in Cape Town
2.3K openings · South Africa
Rig Manager jobs in Lagos
2.9K openings · Nigeria
Rig Manager jobs in Port Harcourt
2.7K openings · Nigeria
Rig Manager jobs in Luanda
2.3K openings · Angola
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Rig Manager in the global energy market is around $155k, typically ranging from $112k to $220k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.
