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 8 reviews)); "The pay is good and they take care of you" ((in 7 reviews)); "good benefits" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Long hours and living out of hotel" ((in 6 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

Patterson-UTI Energy reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(81 total reviews)

William Andrew Hendricks, Jr.

79% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (81 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

81 reviews

1.0

May 3, 2015

Worked on the Frac side. Horrible company that treats their employees very bad

Electronic technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary was the only reason to work there. When we were laid off, no 60 day notice was given as required by law.

Cons

It's the oilfield so we accept long hours and being away from our families but this company has no strong structure that you can rely on

5.0

Mar 31, 2015

They layoff with no notice and also under paid my overtime

Floorhand

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's good money, lots of time off with your family

Cons

They try to not pay you as much as your supposed to be like overtime

3.0

Jul 29, 2014

Overall was a good experience

Dot log clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoyed the job, worked well with most everyone. Stayed busy throughout my day.

Cons

Didn't ever seem to make superiors happy, tried and applied for other positions and was never promoted

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