Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary (2025)
Based on 44,970 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $36,420 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $38,850 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $46,960 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $58,120 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $64,530 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$36K
25th
$39K
Median
$47K
75th
$58K
90th
$65K
Highest Paying States for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $63,620 |
| North Dakota | $59,070 |
| Montana | $58,050 |
| California | $56,070 |
| Florida | $55,420 |
| South Dakota | $54,400 |
| Mississippi | $53,720 |
| Nebraska | $53,420 |
| Michigan | $52,630 |
| Alabama | $52,160 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Alaska at an average of $63,620 per year, while Alabama has an average of $52,160 — a difference of $11,460. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 44,970 workers were employed as Roustabouts, Oil and Gass in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Construction and Extraction Occupations. The annual mean wage of $49,200 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 47-5071