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Coiled Tubing Supervisor — Pay At-a-Glance (Onshore/Land, USD)

Typical onshore, land-based compensation for a Coiled Tubing Supervisor (excludes offshore; USD). Day rates reflect field rotations; annualized figures assume typical utilization and exclude per diem.

I. Pay Breakdown

• 1.1 Experience Bands (Onshore/Land)
  • Entry: Hourly $32.50–$40.00; Day $560–$720; Annualized $95,000–$125,000
  • Mid-Career: Hourly $40.00–$47.50; Day $720–$940; Annualized $125,000–$160,000
  • Senior: Hourly $47.50–$57.50; Day $940–$1,200; Annualized $160,000–$200,000
• 1.2 Percentile Markers (onshore CT Supervisor, blended across experience)
  • 25th percentile: Hourly $37.50; Day $680; Annualized $120,000
  • 50th percentile (median): Hourly $45.00; Day $860; Annualized $155,000
  • 75th percentile: Hourly $52.50; Day $1,060; Annualized $190,000
• 1.3 What “Annualized” Means

  Annualized estimates convert field pay to a yearly view and will vary with days worked. A common approximation is: \( \text{Annualized} \approx \text{Day Rate} \times \text{Utilization Days} \). Example: \( \$900 \times 190 \approx \$171{,}000 \).

• 1.4 What’s Typically Included/Excluded
  • Included in ranges: Base hourly or day rate, typical field/standby bonuses for land work.
  • Excluded: Offshore premiums (not blended here), per diem, travel allowances, relocation, exceptional retention bonuses, and atypical surge premiums.

II. How Pay Changes

• 2.1 With Experience
  • Progression from junior/relief supervisor to lead supervisor on complex milling, live-well interventions, or extended-reach laterals typically adds $120–$260/day across tiers.
  • Documented low-NPT performance and strong job planning can push into the 75th percentile for the tier.
• 2.2 With Training/Certifications
  • Well control (IADC/IWCF) current: Commonly worth +$2.50–$5.00/hour or +$30–$70/day.
  • CDL + HAZMAT (when supervising and driving as needed): +$2.50–$5.00/hour or +$30–$60/day.
  • OEM CT unit/Injector/Pressure control training; CT modeling (e.g., Cerberus-type): +$20–$60/day.
  • H2S, HP/HT, sour service competence: Adds premiums on sour/HP jobs, +$40–$100/day when applicable.
• 2.3 With Added Responsibilities
  • Dual-string or multi-unit oversight: +$60–$150/day.
  • Pre-job engineering, CT simulations, post-job reporting ownership: +$30–$80/day.
  • Frac support/live-well operations leadership: Moves pay toward the senior band or above the 75th percentile on a per-job basis.

III. Market Drivers Affecting Pay for THIS Role

• 3.1 Rig and Completion Activity
  • Higher frac/completions intensity (plug mill-outs, cleanouts, stim) lifts utilization and day rates for CT supervisors.
  • Extended-reach laterals and longer stage counts increase job complexity, supporting senior-tier premiums.
• 3.2 Regional Hot Spots (Onshore)
  • Permian, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, Rockies basins: Frequently at or above median due to sustained activity.
  • Seasonal Canada (WCSB): Winter campaigns can spike rates; spring breakup softens demand.
• 3.3 Talent Supply
  • Experienced CT supervisors with strong safety records, HP/HT, and sour exposure remain in short supply, supporting upper-quartile pay.
• 3.4 Bonus/Utilization Practices
  • Standby, call-out, and completion bonuses can add $5,000–$20,000 annually depending on activity.
  • High utilization years (190–220 field days) drive total annualized pay toward the top of each band.

IV. Entry Pathways

• 4.1 Common Steps Into the Role
  • Progression from Coiled Tubing Operator (floor to lead operator) to relief supervisor, then full supervisor.
  • Transitions from Nitrogen or Pump Operator roles with CT exposure and well control training.
  • CDL-qualified equipment operators with strong maintenance and pressure-control familiarity moving into supervisory track.
  • Veterans with heavy equipment/maintenance backgrounds plus CT-specific training.
• 4.2 Helpful Credentials
  • Well control certification (current), H2S, HP/HT awareness, OEM injector/pressure control courses.
  • Proficiency with CT modeling/planning tools and thorough post-job reporting.

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