Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Frito-Lay - Warehouser/Material Handler $18-$26/hr - Frito Lay - Columbus,OH

    Frito-Lay is seeking Warehouse Workers / Material Handlers to work in distribution centers loading, unloading, moving, and organizing snack products for delivery routes. Warehouse Workers are responsible for loading delivery trucks with product,...

  • Concrete Worker - Earn $23 to $30 Per Hour - Full Time Position with Benefits - Skillit - Columbus,OH

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  • Special Agent - FBI - Grandview Heights,OH

    JOB DESCRIPTION The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze. As an FBI special agent, you'll directly impact national security. By harnessing your background to transition into federal law enforcement, you can...

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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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