Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Design Specialist - HermanMiller - Columbus,OH

    Why join us? Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining...

  • Now Hiring, 1st Shift Warehouse Package Handler - ALDI - Columbus,OH

    We''re ALDI, one of America''s favorite grocers. We''ve grown a lot in the past few years, expanding our reach and customer base all around the country. Whether it''s in customer service or our exceptional products, we owe our success to the...

  • Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Overnight - Lowe's - Hilliard,OH

    Deliver SMART customer service by assisting customers, answering questions, and offering support during projects. Stock merchandise by unloading freight, down-stocking, organizing shelves, and setting up pallets. Support store operations by verifying...

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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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