Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Demolition Technician - Paul Davis Restoration - Columbus,OH

    Paul Davis Restoration - JobID: 100-171452971 [Construction Worker / Laborer] As a Demolition Technician at Paul Davis Restoration, you'll: Perform controlled demolition on residential and commercial properties that have been damaged; Support...

  • Construction Clean Up Worker - PeopleReady - Westerville,OH

    PeopleReady - PR-1487544 [Construction Worker / Laborer] As a Construction Clean Up Worker at PeopleReady, you'll: Clean construction sites by removing debris and hazardous materials; Operate hand and power tools to assist in clean-up efforts;...

  • Strawser Construction Inc. | Crack Seal Laborer - Bouygues Group - Columbus,OH

    Laborers Wanted Strawser Construction Inc., a subsidiary of Barrett Industries Corporation, is growing! We provide advanced pavement preservation solutions for our customers' needs. We are currently looking 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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