Drilling Oil and Gas Wells vs Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricDrilling OilSupport Activities
Average Revenue$19.8M$13.7M
Profit Margin15.0%15.0%
Est. Owner Income$3.0M$2.1M
Revenue / Employee$634K$620K
Labor Cost %15.0%15.0%
Total Businesses1,4727,659
Startup Cost (Low)$50K$50K
Startup Cost (High)$250K$250K
5-Year Survival Rate50.0%50.0%
YoY Growth5.0%5.0%
Avg Employee Wage$117K$107K