Does Patterson-UTI Energy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Patterson-UTI Energy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Patterson-UTI Energy. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Patterson-UTI Energy?

60% of Patterson-UTI Energy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Patterson-UTI Energy 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Patterson-UTI Energy?

Floorhand (4) , Electronic Technician (3) , Electronics Technician (3) , Supervisor (3) , Engineer (2) , Field Engineer (2) , Manager (2) , President (2)

What are the pros of working at Patterson-UTI Energy according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and job is never boring." ((in 7 reviews)); "The oilfield in general has decent pay and benefits as long as the price of oil stays high or level." ((in 7 reviews)); "The pay is good and they take care of you" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good money and great schedules" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Patterson-UTI Energy according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and swing shifts are not for everyone" ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper management is not open to new ideas and project management is borderline non" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Patterson-UTI Energy layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Patterson-UTI Energy layoffs and their outlook for job security at Patterson-UTI Energy in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Patterson-UTI Energy locations?

Houston , Midland , San Angelo , Tyler , El Reno , Oklahoma City , Cleburne , Woodward , Smiley , Dallas , Texas City , Kerrville , Longview , Odessa , Devine , Elmendorf , Pleasanton , Victoria , Fruita , Pittsburgh , Uniontown

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3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(81 total reviews)

William Andrew Hendricks, Jr.

79% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

Patterson-UTI Energy has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 81 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Patterson-UTI Energy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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81 reviews

4.0

Feb 18, 2025

Smart & Hardworking People

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart and hard working people. Generally people are pretty nice as well. Pay is good/competitive.

Cons

Benefits aren't great. Bare minimum holidays. PTO roll year over year is low.

3.0

Nov 4, 2024

Growing company

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Patterson is a growing company.

Cons

Patterson did not offer much room to move up.

4.0

Sep 1, 2024

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Floorhand

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay and off every 2 weeks

Cons

Long time away from home at a time

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