Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Flagger II - RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. - Columbus,OH

    Title: Flagger 2 Classification: Non-Exempt About the Organization RoadSafe Traffic Systems is the largest national provider of traffic safety products and services in the United States. RoadSafe...

  • Janitor 1st Shift - Ace Hardware Corporation - West Jefferson,OH

    Compensation Details: $17.00 per hour Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't...

  • Dishwasher - Sunrise Senior Living - Dublin,OH

    When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents,...

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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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