Roustabouts, Oil and Gas pay in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the median pay for roustabouts, oil and gas is $22.72 an hour ($47,260 a year). About 2,730 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($46,960). Oklahoma ranks 17th of 23 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for roustabouts, oil and gas in Oklahoma
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.44 | $36,260 |
| 25% of workers | $18.50 | $38,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.72 | $47,260 |
| 75% of workers | $27.15 | $56,460 |
| 90% of workers | $32.00 | $66,550 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas pay in Oklahoma metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $49,930 | 800 |
| Tulsa | $47,540 | 220 |
| Enid | $36,700 | 170 |
Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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