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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPatterson-UTI Energy employees are 21% more likely to recommend Patterson-UTI Energy as a great place to work
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 32% | Detractors |
Working at Patterson-UTI Energy is rated average by 114 employees, across various culture dimensions. Patterson-UTI Energy employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Outlook categories, putting Patterson-UTI Energy’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Patterson-UTI Energy was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Patterson-UTI Energy is rated B
Last updated 16 days ago
Patterson-UTI Energy ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 53 Patterson-UTI Energy employee reviews, 72% were positive. The remaining 28% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Patterson-UTI Energy improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 72% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 28% |
What makes you most happy at work?Ability to make a contribution and impact the organization
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?ability to make a difference
What are some of the best things about your team?Engaged and knowledgeable professionals that care about the team
What needs to change to make the company culture better?I mean, it just cones down to people, bit the management is annoying and dont stay on top of taking care of employees paperwork and training
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Higher pay that is closer to what the guys in the field make
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Get smarter people who actually listen
Patterson-UTI Energy provides onshore contract drilling services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies.
we are committed to providing a safe, incident-free work environment for all.
| Headquarter | Houston, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.patenergy.com |
| Founding Date | 1978 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | PTEN |
Patterson-UTI Energy competitors include C&J Energy Services, Helmerich & Payne, Denbury Resources, and Cimarex Energy Co. Patterson-UTI Energy ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Patterson-UTI Energy compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

114 employees at Patterson-UTI Energy have reviewed Patterson-UTI Energy across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 16 days ago.
Overall, the 114 Patterson-UTI Energy employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Patterson-UTI Energy are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Patterson-UTI Energy, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Patterson-UTI Energy are pleased with their team. 114 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Patterson-UTI Energy are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Patterson-UTI Energy believe the environment at Patterson-UTI Energy is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Patterson-UTI Energy is extremely fast. About 25% of the employees at Patterson-UTI Energy work 8 hours or less, while 44% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Patterson-UTI Energy are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Patterson-UTI Energy is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Patterson-UTI Energy employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Patterson-UTI Energy employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Patterson-UTI Energy's KPIs and OKRs.
William’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Houston. Patterson-UTI Energy’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Operations department, Caucasian employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Patterson-UTI Energy’s competitors, William Hendricks ranks right above Cimarex Energy Co CEO Thomas Jorden. Under Hendricks’s leadership, Patterson-UTI Energy employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Outlook. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Patterson-UTI Energy could stand to see real improvement.
The Patterson-UTI Energy Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO William Hendricks, Executive VP & CFO C. Andrew Smith, and President of UTI Drilling Company LLC James Michael Holcomb
William Hendricks CEO / President
William Hendricks serves as the CEO / President of Patterson-UTI Energy.
C. Andrew Smith Executive VP & CFO
Mr. C. Andrew Smith, also known as Andy, has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of... read more
James Michael Holcomb President of UTI Drilling Company LLC
Mr. James Michael Holcomb has been the President of UTI Drilling Company LLC, a Subsidiary of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.... read more
Mark S. Siegel Executive Chairman
Mr. Mark S. Siegel is a Founder of REMY Investors & Consultants, Inc. and serves as its President. Mr. Siegel served as... read more
Kenneth N. Berns CPA Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Kenneth N. Berns, CPA serves as Principal and Consultant at REMY Investors & Consultants, Inc. Where Mr. Berns is... read more
Seth D. Wexler Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Seth D. Wexler has been Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Seventy Seven Energy Inc. since... read more
Andy Hendricks COO
Andy Hendricks serves as the COO for Patterson-UTI. Andy started at Patterson-UTI in December of 2012. Andy is based in... read more
Mike Unrein VP of Operations
Mike Unrein serves as the VP of Operations for Patterson-UTI. Mike started at Patterson-UTI in May of 2003. Mike is... read more
How much do people at Patterson-UTI Energy get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Patterson-UTI Energy is $122,219, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,505, or $57 per hour.
At Patterson-UTI Energy, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $210,054 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $38,617 annually. Average Patterson-UTI Energy salaries by department include: Sales at $139,252, Operations at $135,264, Finance at $86,740, and Admin at $56,376. Half of Patterson-UTI Energy salaries are above $119,505.
22 employees at Patterson-UTI Energy rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 67 ratings) while 20 employees at Patterson-UTI Energy rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings).
Last updated 16 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $172k | $172k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $245k | $245k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $289k | $289k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Patterson-UTI Energy across various culture dimensions.
Patterson-UTI Energy's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Patterson-UTI Energy's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Patterson-UTI Energy's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Candidates By Department
Engineering | 31% | |
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All Industries | 31% | |
IT | 13% | |
Design | 6% | |
Admin | 6% | |
Other | 13% |
Candidates By Location
Houston | 81% | |
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Richmond | 6% | |
Bartow | 6% | |
Katy | 6% |
Who is the CEO of Patterson-UTI Energy?
Patterson-UTI Energy CEO is William Hendricks, their score by employees is 78
What is Patterson-UTI Energy eNPS?
The eNPS for Patterson-UTI Energy is 21
What is Patterson-UTI Energy revenue?
Patterson-UTI Energy revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Director of Operations in Patterson-UTI Energy?
Director of Operations average salary in the US is 162k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Patterson-UTI Energy?
The average salaries for Marketing in Patterson-UTI Energy is 122k