Top 15 cities for roustabouts, oil and gas by average salary
| Columbus, OH | $67,020 |
|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | $65,930 |
| Jackson, MS | $58,300 |
| Wichita, KS | $56,860 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $55,060 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,830 |
| Lafayette, LA | $52,690 |
| Minot, ND | $52,620 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $52,260 |
| Traverse City, MI | $51,360 |
| Tulsa, OK | $50,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $50,350 |
| Dallas, TX | $50,190 |
| Houston, TX | $50,140 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $50,100 |
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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary by state
Alaska pays roustabouts, oil and gas the most statewide, $63,620 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $63,620 | $60,810 | 430 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Dakota | $59,070 | $60,480 | 2,460 | 1 | $52,620 | $52,620 |
| Montana | $58,050 | $58,800 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $56,070 | $48,880 | 660 | 3 | $65,930 | $54,830 |
| Florida | $55,420 | $57,080 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $54,400 | $50,370 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $53,720 | $49,240 | 420 | 1 | $58,300 | $58,300 |
| Nebraska | $53,420 | $53,340 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $52,630 | $51,720 | 290 | 1 | $51,360 | $51,360 |
| Alabama | $52,160 | $49,400 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | $52,010 | $50,000 | 2,220 | 1 | $46,720 | $46,720 |
| Ohio | $51,940 | $51,230 | 450 | 1 | $67,020 | $67,020 |
| Kansas | $51,430 | $46,220 | 570 | 1 | $56,860 | $56,860 |
| Colorado | $51,040 | $49,050 | 1,620 | 2 | $49,920 | $48,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,970 | $47,520 | 1,610 | 1 | $50,350 | $50,350 |
| Utah | $50,520 | $48,270 | 740 | 1 | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Oklahoma | $49,180 | $47,260 | 2,730 | 3 | $50,800 | $41,080 |
| Wyoming | $48,960 | $46,660 | 1,180 | 2 | $50,100 | $48,630 |
| Louisiana | $48,840 | $44,850 | 3,460 | 4 | $52,690 | $46,580 |
| Arkansas | $48,650 | $44,960 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $48,480 | $48,480 |
| Illinois | $47,640 | $46,500 | 290 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $47,270 | $51,740 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $46,740 | $45,950 | 24,430 | 17 | $50,190 | $36,150 |
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $67,020 | $66,940 | $32.22 | 60 |
| Oxnard, CA | $65,930 | $71,280 | $31.70 | 40 |
| Jackson, MS | $58,300 | $60,410 | $28.03 | 60 |
| Wichita, KS | $56,860 | $57,600 | $27.34 | 90 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $55,060 | $52,640 | $26.47 | 240 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $54,830 | $48,790 | $26.36 | 120 |
| Lafayette, LA | $52,690 | $49,970 | $25.33 | 910 |
| Minot, ND | $52,620 | $50,490 | $25.30 | 220 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $52,260 | $52,320 | $25.13 | 70 |
| Traverse City, MI | $51,360 | $51,720 | $24.69 | 100 |
| Tulsa, OK | $50,800 | $47,540 | $24.42 | 220 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $50,350 | $47,830 | $24.21 | 800 |
| Dallas, TX | $50,190 | $48,030 | $24.13 | 1,740 |
| Houston, TX | $50,140 | $47,260 | $24.11 | 5,850 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $50,100 | $47,780 | $24.09 | 110 |
| Greeley, CO | $49,920 | $48,540 | $24.00 | 910 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $49,570 | $49,930 | $23.83 | 800 |
| Houma, LA | $49,490 | $46,060 | $23.79 | 350 |
| Tyler, TX | $49,230 | $55,000 | $23.67 | 250 |
| Shreveport, LA | $49,110 | $41,610 | $23.61 | 550 |
| Casper, WY | $48,630 | $47,270 | $23.38 | 230 |
| Wheeling, WV | $48,480 | $51,230 | $23.31 | 60 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $48,420 | $47,720 | $23.28 | 130 |
| Midland, TX | $47,510 | $47,180 | $22.84 | 3,940 |
| Victoria, TX | $47,470 | $47,650 | $22.82 | 220 |
| Farmington, NM | $46,720 | $48,970 | $22.46 | 210 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $46,580 | $45,900 | $22.39 | 90 |
| Odessa, TX | $45,400 | $45,650 | $21.83 | 2,060 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $45,360 | $45,720 | $21.81 | 160 |
| San Antonio, TX | $44,260 | $45,690 | $21.28 | 620 |
| Lubbock, TX | $43,600 | $44,920 | $20.96 | 450 |
| Abilene, TX | $43,460 | $45,410 | $20.90 | 150 |
| Longview, TX | $42,590 | $43,200 | $20.48 | 750 |
| Beaumont, TX | $42,420 | $43,110 | $20.40 | 220 |
| College Station, TX | $42,080 | $38,220 | $20.23 | 200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $41,520 | $42,210 | $19.96 | 340 |
| San Angelo, TX | $41,320 | $40,010 | $19.87 | 230 |
| Enid, OK | $41,080 | $36,700 | $19.75 | 170 |
| Laredo, TX | $38,670 | $36,570 | $18.59 | 220 |
| McAllen, TX | $36,150 | $34,790 | $17.38 | 130 |
Related jobs
- Derrick Operators, Oil and GasU.S. average $60,210
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasU.S. average $72,130
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasU.S. average $62,470
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningU.S. average $59,930
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and BlastersU.S. average $66,640
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasU.S. average $62,830
- Helpers--Extraction WorkersU.S. average $50,620
- Continuous Mining Machine OperatorsU.S. average $65,050
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary: questions
Where do roustabouts, oil and gas make the most money?
In Columbus, OH, with an average of $67,020 a year, among the 40 metro areas we cover.
What is the average roustabouts, oil and gas salary in the U.S.?
$49,200 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $46,960, so half of roustabouts, oil and gas earn more than that and half less.
What salary should roustabouts, oil and gas ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of roustabouts, oil and gas nationwide earn between $38,850 (25th percentile) and $58,120 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays roustabouts, oil and gas the most?
Alaska, with a statewide average of $63,620 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is roustabouts, oil and gas pay the lowest?
McAllen, TX, at $36,150 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-5071.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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