Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Project Manager - Hilscher Clarke Electric - Columbus,OH

    Join Hilscher-Clarke as a full-time Onsite Assistant Project Manager at our job site in the Columbus Metro area, where we're more than a team – we're more like a family. At Hilscher-Clarke, our people embody our core values of Faith, Integrity,...

  • Warehouse Picker Packer - Now Hiring - Columbus, OH - Randstad - Columbus,OH

    Ready to learn new skills through a new job opportunity? If you're an order picker/packer who excels at hitting production goals, don't miss out on this opportunity! We're looking for reliable professionals who want to advance in their careers in...

  • Structural Engineer - RDStolz Engineering LLC - Lewis Center,OH

    Chief Structural Engineer RDStolz Engineering LLC is an Ohio-based, full-service engineering firm that specializes in engineering and design for the material handling industry. The company's engineering and design capabilities extend well beyond just...

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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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