Pay Rates for Alberta Drilling Rig Crews

Drilling rig crews in Alberta are generally paid hourly. Most companies pay is based on CAODC recommendations although there are a few that offer a slightly higher amount. This base amount was current as of this posting.

• Driller makes $40/hr or $42/hr with rig tech premium
• Assistant Drillers make $35/hr or $36.50/hr with rig tech premium
• Derrickhand wage is $34/hr or $35.50/hr with rig tech premium
• Motorhand makes $29.50/hr or $30.50/hr with rig tech premium
• Floorhand wage is $28.00/hr
• Leasehands make $26.00/hr
  

There is also LOA which is paid to help compensate for living cost while on the road. This is $140/day for non camp jobs or $50/day for camp jobs.