Roustabouts, Oil and Gas pay range in Tulsa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,450 or more. The middle half of roustabouts, oil and gas in Tulsa earn between $39,390 and $56,970.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $48KMedian
- $57K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,800 | $4,233 | $24.42 |
| Median | $47,540 | $3,962 | $22.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,390 | $3,282 | $18.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,970 | $4,748 | $27.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas pay in Tulsa vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Roustabouts, oil and gas in Tulsa earn 3% more than the Oklahoma average ($49,180) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($49,200). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $46,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $50,800 | $47,540 | $36,930 | $75,450 | 220 |
| Oklahoma | $49,180 | $47,260 | $36,260 | $66,550 | 2,730 |
| United States | $49,200 | $46,960 | $36,420 | $64,530 | 44,970 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary after taxes in Tulsa
On the average salary of $50,800, a single filer in Tulsa takes home about $41,257 a year, or $3,438 a month and $1,587 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tulsa a good place for roustabouts, oil and gas? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tulsa area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.2), so the average $50,800 buys what about $56,942 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Tulsa ($46,670). A typical home costs $253,725, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in other Oklahoma cities
Tulsa ranks 1st of 3 Oklahoma metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Tulsa$50,800
- Oklahoma City$49,570
- Enid$41,080
Highest-paying cities for roustabouts, oil and gas
Columbus, OH pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($67,020).
- Columbus, OH$67,020
- Oxnard, CA$65,930
- Jackson, MS$58,300
- Wichita, KS$56,860
- Bakersfield, CA$55,060
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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Tulsa: questions
How much do roustabouts, oil and gas make an hour in Tulsa?
$24.42 an hour on average, and $22.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level roustabouts, oil and gas salary in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the roustabouts, oil and gas take-home pay in Tulsa?
About $41,257 a year ($3,438 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,800.
Do roustabouts, oil and gas earn more in Tulsa than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($49,200).
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; area Tulsa, OK (46140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.66, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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