SOC 47-5071 · May 2025 · United States
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas across the United States is $46,960 per year, measured over 44,970 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $60,810.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Pay for this occupation varies by 35.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $60,810 and Louisiana pays $44,850.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $60,810 | 430 | |
| 2 | North Dakota | $60,480 | 2,460 | |
| 3 | Montana | $58,800 | 200 | |
| 4 | Florida | $57,080 | 40 | |
| 5 | Nebraska | $53,340 | 40 | |
| 6 | Indiana | $51,740 | 100 | |
| 7 | Michigan | $51,720 | 290 | |
| 8 | Ohio | $51,230 | 450 | |
| 9 | South Dakota | $50,370 | 40 | |
| 10 | New Mexico | $50,000 | 2,220 |
States with the most Roustabouts, Oil and Gas jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 24,430 | $45,950 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | 3,460 | $44,850 | |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 2,730 | $47,260 | |
| 4 | North Dakota | 2,460 | $60,480 | |
| 5 | New Mexico | 2,220 | $50,000 | |
| 6 | Colorado | 1,620 | $49,050 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 1,610 | $47,520 | |
| 8 | Wyoming | 1,180 | $46,660 | |
| 9 | Utah | 740 | $48,270 | |
| 10 | California | 660 | $48,880 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxnard | $71,280 | 40 |
| 2 | Columbus | $66,940 | 60 |
| 3 | Jackson | $60,410 | 60 |
| 4 | Wichita | $57,600 | 90 |
| 5 | Tyler | $55,000 | 250 |
| 6 | Bakersfield | $52,640 | 240 |
| 7 | Salt Lake City | $52,320 | 70 |
| 8 | Traverse City | $51,720 | 100 |
| 9 | Wheeling | $51,230 | 60 |
| 10 | Minot | $50,490 | 220 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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