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Document and Entity Information
Sep. 06, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Sep. 06, 2022
Entity Registrant Name Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0000889900
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity File Number 1-39270
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 75-2504748
Entity Address, Address Line One 10713 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 800
Entity Address, City or Town Houston
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 77064
City Area Code 281
Local Phone Number 765-7100
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value
Trading Symbol PTEN
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ