Roustabouts, Oil and Gas pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for roustabouts, oil and gas is $22.58 an hour ($46,960 a year). About 44,970 people work in this job there.
Pay range for roustabouts, oil and gas in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.51 | $36,420 |
| 25% of workers | $18.68 | $38,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.58 | $46,960 |
| 75% of workers | $27.94 | $58,120 |
| 90% of workers | $31.03 | $64,530 |
Best-paying states for roustabouts, oil and gas
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $60,810 | 430 |
| North Dakota | $60,480 | 2,460 |
| Montana | $58,800 | 200 |
| Florida | $57,080 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $53,340 | 40 |
| Indiana | $51,740 | 100 |
| Michigan | $51,720 | 290 |
| Ohio | $51,230 | 450 |
| South Dakota | $50,370 | 40 |
| New Mexico | $50,000 | 2,220 |
Pay by state
- California · $48,880
- Colorado · $49,050
- Kansas · $46,220
- Louisiana · $44,850
- New Mexico · $50,000
- North Dakota · $60,480
- Oklahoma · $47,260
- Pennsylvania · $47,520
- Texas · $45,950
- Utah · $48,270
- Wyoming · $46,660
Education, experience and outlook for roustabouts, oil and gas
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $47,120 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $59,850 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $60,850 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $58,160 |
| Riggers | $62,640 |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | $60,190 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $67,890 |
| Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | $58,620 |
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