WILLISTON, N.D. - Kalem Johnston makes $25 an hour as an oil field roughneck, working 12-hour shifts for a week straight followed by a week off. "I like it," Johnston said. "It's hard, dirty work, but ...

Picture an oilfield. Chances are you see a greasy drilling rig surrounded by a group of equally greased-up and grizzled oilmen, moving heavy equipment in a dangerous and labor-intensive environment.

Like so many Taylor Sheridan series, "Landman" examines a unique American subculture. In this case, it's the oil drilling ecosystem that draws workers and billionaires alike to Texas. Series ...

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Offshore oil rig floorman (roughneck) pay typically falls around $32.50–$40.00 per hour ($390–$480 per 12-hr day), annualizing near $90,000–$110,000 on a 14/14 rotation with overtime. Detailed bands ...

At-a-Glance: Offshore floorman (floorhand/roughneck) is the entry drilling-crew role responsible for pipe handling, housekeeping, and supporting well operations on the rig floor. The fastest route: ...

KILLDEER - Rick Faulkner has respect for the toughest man on the oil rig - a short guy that weighs a ton or two. Because of him, no man's hands are pinched by thousands of pounds of steel pipe. No man ...