Duane Ollinger certainly has a lot going on and it is estimated that his net worth could be up to $10 million.
Determining any popular celebrity’s net worth is complicated. And this gets all the more complicated when television contracts, residuals, and land-ownership is thrown into the mix.
Duane Ollinger’s estimated net worth
And since there is so much we still do not know about how exactly Duane came to own the mysterious Blind Frog Ranch in the Uintah Basin, or exactly how much he makes from the show (and his other businesses related to the show) – there is just no telling what this fan-favorite treasure-hunter is really worth.
Some sites posit that Duane Ollinger’s net worth could be as high as $10 million, while others estimate that his net worth is actually closer to $5 million (reportedly, Duane’s son, Chad Ollinger, has a net worth of around $1 million).
Either way, it is fair to say that the Ollingers’ net worths will skyrocket if they ever do find that elusive treasure buried on their property.
How the Ollingers make money
While we may not have all the details about how much Duane is worth, we do know that the Ollingers are keeping many balls in the air.
And while they are best-known for the Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch show, they also generate income through several other projects, including:
| Projects | Description |
| Blind Frog Ranch Outpost and Tours | Duane and the rest of the team have actually opened up Blind Frog ranch to the public through their VIP tours. In-person tours have been cancelled until further notice, but there are virtual tours available for those with VIP passes, which range between $49 and $75. |
| Sales | The Blind Frog Ranch Outpost website also has various themed merchandise items for sale. These items range between $6 and $30. |
| Investments | The Ollingers also frequently invest in other projects. This includes their Utah properties and those in Texas, as well as various collaborations with other companies. |
| Sponsorships | It seems like the Ollingers are picking up speed on social media too, and they frequently promote products and other projects via their social media pages. |
What do reality television stars get paid?
There is really no way to verify what stars get paid for their television or film appearances unless these stars decide to distribute the information themselves.
Kaitlyn Bristowe, for instance, who appeared on The Bachelorette season 11, revealed in 2023 that she was offered around $40,000 to star in the series (though she apparently convinced the network to increase her salary later on).
And Kristin Cavallari has revealed that the Laguna Beach stars made around $2,500 per episode in the show’s first season, which aired in 2004).
A lawsuit filed against Netflix revealed that the cast of Love Is Blind was promised up to $8,000 for starring in the show.
However, it also seems like salaries vary drastically between different networks and shows, as it has been rumored that Captain Lee (from the Below Deck franchise) makes up to $210,000 for the show annually and that Discovery’s Gold Rush stars make up to $25,000 per episode of the show.
And in the end, there is just really no telling how much Duane Ollinger and the rest of the Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch team may be earning from the show.
What the Ollingers did before Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch
There is still some uncertainty about when Duane bought Blind Frog Ranch (and about how much of the property he actually owns).
There is no doubt that it takes a special kind of person to leave everything behind to go look for treasure in the middle of the Uintah Basin.
But it seems like Duane has always enjoyed a living life on the edge, as he made a living as a high-risk oil contractor and rancher in Texas, even before he decided to risk it all in search of the rumored Blind Frog Ranch treasure.
Duane’s son, Chad, worked as a crop-duster before he joined his father on his treasure-finding mission in 2019.
How much would the Blind Frog Ranch treasure be worth?
If there is one thing that we have learned about Blind Frog Ranch so far, it is that there really is no telling what could be hiding underneath the property in those mysterious caves.
However, it is estimated that the Aztec gold which is rumored to be buried somewhere underneath the property could be worth about $3 billion.
And if the Ollingers happen to find any more iridium during their excavations and explorations, they may be looking at even more riches, beyond this gold.
