Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • General Laborer - Aerotek - Hilliard,OH

    Aerotek - JobID: JP-005776670 [General Laborer] As a General Laborer at Aerotek, you'll: Frequently lift up to 50 pounds unassisted; Have a basic understanding of how to use hand tools; Have reliable transportation...Hiring Immediately >> ...

  • Maintenance Laborer - Rumpke - Columbus,OH

    2:00PM-4:00AM M-FRumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities...

  • 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...

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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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