As you move up it goes up considerably. For professionals such as engineers it could be anywhere from two to six months, with land-based on the job experiences before going offshore. The salary is highly dependent on the level of job, skills required, educational requirements and experience needed. Generally these jobs pay more than comparable land-based jobs. Hourly type jobs can be in the mid five figures to high five figures.
Professionals can run in the mid five figures and up.
Hard to find positions can start at six figures. The training is reflective of the type of skills and knowledge required. Learning how to operate drilling equipment for oil depends on the type of drilling equipment. Most of the equipment is proprietary and would come through a particular company. There are various vocational-type training programs and apprenticeships.