Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Project Manager - Water Business - Black & Veatch - Columbus,OH

    Project Manager - Water Business Black & Veatch is a leading employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company. Consistently recognized as "Best Companies to Work For" and "Best Employers for...

  • Retail Stocking Associate - Harbor Freight - Columbus,OH

    Job Description A Retail Stocking Associate (part-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered & equipped to do their job. You will know why your work matters and take pride in what you do! The anticipated rate for this...

  • Junior Laborer | Req#4397 - ActioNet - Columbus,OH

    Laborer ActioNet is seeking a Laborer to join our team in multiple CONUS sites across Vienna, VA; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Zanesville, OH; Blue Ash, OH; Bangor, ME; Chattanooga, TN; Alcoa, TN; Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Battle...

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What Roustabouts Do

Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.


Roustabout Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 43,500
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $38,920

Job Outlook for Roustabouts

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 12,900
  • Growth rate: 30 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Roustabout

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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