Roustabouts, Oil and Gas pay in California
In California, the median pay for roustabouts, oil and gas is $23.50 an hour ($48,880 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($46,960). California ranks 14th of 23 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for roustabouts, oil and gas in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.80 | $39,110 |
| 25% of workers | $20.84 | $43,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.50 | $48,880 |
| 75% of workers | $30.90 | $64,260 |
| 90% of workers | $40.35 | $83,930 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $71,280 | 40 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $52,640 | 240 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $48,790 | 120 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $60,270 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $87,160 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $67,840 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $62,580 |
| Riggers | $85,730 |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | $66,910 |
| Helpers--Extraction Workers | $51,720 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | $62,790 |
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