Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Roustabout/Cellar Pumper - Hoss Rentals - Watford City, ND

    Salary: $24-$40/hr DOE We are hiring for cellar pumping/ roustabout positions in Watford City, ND. Pay rate ranges from $24-$40/hr DOE. Benefits package includes BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision ...

  • Roustabout - EnergiPersonnel - Pecos, TX

    Pecos, Tx Client is seeking Roustabout Job Description Provide ground assistance during loading and unloading operations, inventory management, and order preparation. A qualified candidate must meet ...

  • Roustabout Pusher - Mehling Industries - Midland, TX

    Salary: $21 - $30 An Oilfield Construction Pusher is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the construction and maintenance of oil and gas well sites. This includes managing a team of ...

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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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