Roustabouts, Oil and Gas pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for roustabouts, oil and gas is $21.56 an hour ($44,850 a year). About 3,460 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($46,960). Louisiana ranks 23rd of 23 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for roustabouts, oil and gas in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.64 | $36,700 |
| 25% of workers | $18.59 | $38,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.56 | $44,850 |
| 75% of workers | $29.04 | $60,400 |
| 90% of workers | $32.05 | $66,660 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $49,970 | 910 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $46,060 | 350 |
| Lake Charles | $45,900 | 90 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $41,610 | 550 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $38,230 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $51,700 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $60,760 |
| Riggers | $43,660 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $62,640 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $49,410 |
| Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | $86,980 |
| Extraction Workers, All Other | $48,070 |
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