Roustabouts, Oil and Gas pay in North Dakota

In North Dakota, the median pay for roustabouts, oil and gas is $29.08 an hour ($60,480 a year). About 2,460 people work in this job there.

$29.08Median hourly pay
$48,720–$64,890Middle half of workers, yearly
2,460People in this job in North Dakota

That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($46,960). North Dakota ranks 2nd of 23 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for roustabouts, oil and gas in North Dakota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.68$38,850
25% of workers$23.42$48,720
Half of workers (median)$29.08$60,480
75% of workers$31.20$64,890
90% of workers$37.64$78,290

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas pay in North Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minot$50,490220

North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (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 North Dakota

JobMedian yearly pay
Construction Laborers$49,070
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,150
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$60,810

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.