Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$47,510
↑ 44.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.1% since 2011 ($32,980 → $47,510)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $47,510
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.3%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,510 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $46,340 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | $43,590 | +12.0% |
| 2021 | $38,920 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | $39,420 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | $38,910 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | $37,580 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $36,960 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | $37,340 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | $36,510 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $35,780 | +3.5% |
| 2013 | $34,560 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $34,130 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | $32,980 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.