SOC 475071

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.

National Median

$47,510

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$47,510

Entry Level (10th pct)

$35,650

Experienced (90th pct)

$64,010

Total Employed

45,330

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$35,650 - $38,330
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$38,330 - $57,170
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$57,170 - $64,010

Highest Paying Locations for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

$67,430

+41.9% vs national

Columbus, OH

$65,330

+37.5% vs national

Alaska

$63,230

+33.1% vs national

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$63,230

+33.1% vs national

West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

$60,330

+27.0% vs national

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$67,430	30
Columbus, OH	$65,330	90
Alaska	$63,230	490
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$63,230	320
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$60,330	2,290
North Dakota	$60,140	2,690
Montana	$58,690	120
Anchorage, AK	$57,620	140
California	$56,690	390
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$56,630	220
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)	$56,250	30
Florida	$56,160	80
Ohio	$55,450	650
Tyler, TX	$53,030	240
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$52,010	180
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$51,740	40
West Virginia	$51,490	260
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$50,770	200
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA	$50,590	430
Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$49,940	250
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$49,590	5,690
Nebraska	$49,500	40
South Dakota	$49,380	N/A
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area	$49,330	100
Indiana	$49,330	140
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$49,240	100
Pennsylvania	$49,210	1,600
Grand Junction, CO	$49,050	210
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$48,970	1,840
Pittsburgh, PA	$48,960	730
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area	$48,910	70
Lafayette, LA	$48,760	870
Kansas nonmetropolitan area	$48,700	620
Kansas	$48,680	730
Michigan	$48,650	240
New Mexico	$48,570	3,320
Colorado	$48,350	1,690
Midland, TX	$48,170	3,650
Greeley, CO	$48,050	870
Farmington, NM	$47,750	370
Utah	$47,680	480
High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area	$47,610	400
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$47,610	30
Cheyenne, WY	$47,490	100
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$47,220	540
Williamsport, PA	$47,180	70
Odessa, TX	$47,120	1,300
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$47,060	650
Wyoming	$47,020	1,560
Traverse City, MI	$47,020	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Roustabouts, Oil and Gas?

The national median annual salary for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas is $47,510, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Roustabouts, Oil and Gass earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Roustabouts, Oil and Gass is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median salary of $67,430.

How much can an experienced Roustabouts, Oil and Gas make?

Top-earning Roustabouts, Oil and Gass (90th percentile) make $64,010 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.