Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Experienced Border Patrol Agent - Up to $30,000 Recruitment Incentive - United States Customs and Border Protection - Columbus,OH

    Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GS11) Check out this higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the...

  • General Warehouse Associate - 10AM - HD Supply Holdings - Groveport,OH

    Works in multiple departments within a distribution center, including case pick, shipping, receiving, returns, loading, order processing, and replenishment. Operates material handling equipment to move inventory within the facility. Major Tasks,...

  • Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GS11) - United States Customs and Border Protection - Columbus,OH

    Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GS11) Check out this higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the...

See all Roustabout jobs


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

Get the education you need: Find schools near you!


*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

Explore more careers: View all Careers or Browse Careers by Category