Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary
The median roustabouts, oil and gas salary in the United States is $46,960 per year ($22.58/hour). Salaries range from $36,420 at the entry level to $64,530+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 44,970 roustabouts, oil and gas jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$46,960
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.58
per hour
Employment
44,970
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$36,420
25th percentile
$38,850
Median
$46,960
75th percentile
$58,120
90th percentile
$64,530
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.5%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
4,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$45K$61K■ No data
Top Paying States
Alaska
$61K
+29%
North Dakota
$60K
+29%
Montana
$59K
+25%
Florida
$57K
+22%
Nebraska
$53K
+14%
Indiana
$52K
+10%
Michigan
$52K
+10%
Ohio
$51K
+9%
South Dakota
$50K
+7%
New Mexico
$50K
+6%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $60,810 | +29.5% |
| North Dakota | $60,480 | +28.8% |
| Montana | $58,800 | +25.2% |
| Florida | $57,080 | +21.6% |
| Nebraska | $53,340 | +13.6% |
| Indiana | $51,740 | +10.2% |
| Michigan | $51,720 | +10.1% |
| Ohio | $51,230 | +9.1% |
| South Dakota | $50,370 | +7.3% |
| New Mexico | $50,000 | +6.5% |
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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $71,280 | +51.8% |
| Columbus, OH | $66,940 | +42.5% |
| Jackson, MS | $60,410 | +28.6% |
| Wichita, KS | $57,600 | +22.7% |
| Tyler, TX | $55,000 | +17.1% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $52,640 | +12.1% |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $52,320 | +11.4% |
| Traverse City, MI | $51,720 | +10.1% |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $51,230 | +9.1% |
| Minot, ND | $50,490 | +7.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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