Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Laborer - IGEL - Columbus,OH

    Skilled Laborer Position Description Hours: 7-5 p.m.; weekend and evening hours as required Job Location: Various Job Sites Summary: Laborers work on different types of construction projects. A Laborers work requires...

  • Traffic Control Flagger - AWP Safety - Columbus,OH

    Company Description Unlock Your Career Potential in Traffic Safety with AWP Safety - America's Leading Traffic Management Company! Overview: AWP Safety is on the lookout for...

  • Warehouse Worker - Columbus, OH - FedEx - Columbus,OH

    Shift. Monday - Friday - 2nd Shift (Afternoon/ Evening)Pay: $17.22/hour plus a $0.50/hour Shift Differential Shift: Monday-Friday, 3 pm-11:30 pm Location: Logistics Court, Columbus, OH 43217 Warehouse Worker. The Warehouse Worker is responsible for...

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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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