Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Oklahoma

Roustabouts, oil and gas in Oklahoma earn the most in Tulsa (average $50,800 a year) and the least in Enid ($41,080), across the 3 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the roustabouts, oil and gas average at $49,180 and the median at $47,260 for 2,730 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $49,200.

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas average salary by city in Oklahoma

Tulsa$50,800
Oklahoma City$49,570
Enid$41,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Tulsa	$50,800	$47,540	$39,390	$41,257	89
Oklahoma City	$49,570	$49,930	$40,020	$40,324	90
Enid	$41,080	$36,700	$36,700	$33,885	84

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in other states

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary by city and state

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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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