Danger pay is not nearly as true as it used to be[1]. Though I guess perception-of-danger pay might still be in play. 1. http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertbrad

Danger pay is not nearly as true as it used to be[1]. Though I guess perception-of-danger pay might still be in play. 1. http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertbradley/2013/03/25/oil-gas-isnt-just-one-of-the-richest-industries-its-also-one-of-the-safest/ http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertbradley/2013/03/25/oil-gas... (honestly, I can't really be bothered tracking down the BLS reports.. this is the first article I found with any numbers and it reinforces what I've been told by a friend in the industry)