How much does an oilfield HSE supervisor earn per rotation?

At-a-Glance — Oilfield HSE Supervisor (Per Rotation)

Assuming a land (onshore) rotational HSE Supervisor paid a day rate on a 28/28 schedule. Figures reflect this exact role only and exclude offshore uplifts.

Experience Level	Per 28-Day Rotation (25th–75th)
Entry	$11,760 – $16,800
Mid-Career	$17,360 – $23,520
Senior	$24,080 – $30,240

Adjust for other rotations with: $ \text{Rotation Pay}=\text{Day Rate}\times\text{Days On} $.

I. Pay Breakdown

Basis: Onshore (land) oilfield HSE Supervisor; day-rate contractor; 12-hour paid day; 28/28 rotation. Figures exclude per diem, travel, or hazard uplifts unless noted.

Experience	Day Rate (25th / 50th / 75th)	Per 28-Day Rotation	Annualized on 28/28 (rounded)
Entry	$420 / $500 / $600	$11,760 / $14,000 / $16,800	$77,500 / $90,000 / $110,000
Mid-Career	$620 / $720 / $840	$17,360 / $20,160 / $23,520	$112,500 / $130,000 / $152,500
Senior	$860 / $960 / $1,080	$24,080 / $26,880 / $30,240	$157,500 / $175,000 / $197,500

Hourly equivalents (12-hr paid day; rounded to nearest $2.50):

Experience	Hourly (25th – 75th)
Entry	$35.00 – $50.00
Mid-Career	$52.50 – $70.00
Senior	$72.50 – $90.00

How to scale for your rotation

Use the day rate that matches your experience, then apply:

$ \text{Rotation Pay}=\text{Day Rate}\times d $, where $ d $ is days on (e.g., 14, 21, 28, 35).

Annualized on equal-time rotations is approximately $ \text{Annualized}=\text{Day Rate}\times 182 $ paid days.

II. How Pay Changes

II.1 Experience: Moving from advisor to supervisor and then to lead/multi-crew oversight typically lifts day rates by $100–$300/day across tiers.
II.2 Training/certifications: Credentials like OSHA 30/510, PEC Safeland, IADC RigPass, H2S Trainer, First Aid/CPR, and professional certs (CHST/CSP/NEBOSH IGC) commonly add $30–$120/day in competitive basins.
II.3 Added responsibilities: Night-shift lead, frac or coil operations, simultaneous operations (SIMOPS), H2S/sour service, and remote or camp work can add $50–$200/day; incident command or multi-pad coverage can add more.
II.4 Contract structure: Per diem ($40–$100/day), mileage ($0.50–$0.70/mi), and travel days (often 50%–100% of day rate) can materially change per-rotation totals.

III. Market Drivers Affecting Pay for THIS Role

III.1 Rig count and frac spreads: Rising land rig activity and completion spreads tighten HSE Supervisor supply, lifting day rates—especially in hot basins.
III.2 Regional hot spots (onshore): Permian (Midland/Delaware), Eagle Ford, Bakken, DJ, and Anadarko often pay at or above the 50th–75th percentile due to activity density and logistics.
III.3 Regulatory and operator standards: Stricter operator HSE frameworks and audit intensity push demand for senior supervisors with incident command and contractor management experience.
III.4 Talent shortages: Short supply of seasoned HSE leaders post-downturns increases premiums for proven incident prevention and investigation capability.
III.5 Bonus practices: Safe-days, completion milestones, or campaign-end retention bonuses can add several hundred to a few thousand dollars per rotation.

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IV. Entry Pathways

IV.1 Apprenticeship/assistant routes: Start as HSE tech/assistant on land rigs or frac crews, then progress to HSE advisor and supervisor.
IV.2 Transitions from field roles: Experienced drillers, pump operators, or well service hands moving into safety roles with added HSE training.
IV.3 Academic/certification path: Occupational safety degrees or certificates plus field rotations and required site credentials (e.g., PEC Safeland, H2S).