Nabors Industries

Nabors Industries is a leading global drilling contractor, specializing in land and offshore drilling services. With a fleet of over 200 land drilling rigs and various offshore rigs, the company operates in key oil, gas, and geothermal markets worldwide. Founded in 1952 in Canada, Nabors has expanded significantly through acquisitions and innovation, including the development of advanced drilling techniques. The company provides a wide range of services, including wellbore placement, drilling software, performance tools, and automated drilling equipment. Nabors focuses on integrating downhole tools, surface equipment, and software solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational performance. Their customer base includes major oil and gas exploration and production companies in North America and international markets, supporting diverse drilling operations across various environments.

Oil & Energy Houston, United States Founded 1952 ~2,822 employees

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Employees
2,822
+1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1M
Revenue ~$2.9B
12-month attrition
6.3%
Tech: 9.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
10
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
63
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Nabors Industries went from 2,672 employees in Jul 2023 to 2,822 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 158 people joined, 59 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other2,050
Operations316
Engineering196
Finance85
Sales63
HR52
Success24
Marketing15

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering56
Operations7
IT5
Finance1
Sales1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 10 filings.

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Nabors Industries FAQ

How many employees does Nabors Industries have?

Nabors Industries has about 2,822 employees, up 1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Nabors Industries sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Nabors Industries filed 10 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Nabors Industries's revenue per employee?

Nabors Industries makes about $1.04M in revenue per employee, based on $2.93B annual revenue and 2,822 employees.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.