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
$32K$36K$40K$45K$49K20112013201520172019202120232024$33K$48K

Employment Over Time

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas — Total Employment
31K42K54K66K77K2011201320152017201920212023202452K45K

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

YearMedian SalaryYoY 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.