| Cover Page | Nov. 02, 2021 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 2, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ProPetro Holding Corp. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001680247 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38035 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-3685382 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1706 South Midkiff |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Midland |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 79701 |
| City Area Code | 432 |
| Local Phone Number | 688-0012 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | PUMP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Preferred Stock Purchase Rights | |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| No Trading Symbol Flag | true |
