Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • General Laborer - 1st Shift - Aerotek - Columbus,OH

    Aerotek - JobID: JP-005673988 [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-F Rumpke 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...

  • Groundsman / Laborer - Columbus, Ohio - R J Corman Railroad Group - London,OH

    Opportunity to travel extensively and work outside Operate heavy or specialized equipment (i.e. Sideboom, Track Loader, Excavator, Vac Truck, Grapple Truck, etc.) Guaranteed 40 hours per week with high potential for overtime...

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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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