Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Demolition Technician - Paul Davis Restoration - Columbus,OH

    Paul Davis Restoration - JobID: 100-171452971 [Construction Worker / Laborer] As a Demolition Technician at Paul Davis Restoration, you'll: Perform controlled demolition on residential and commercial properties that have been damaged; Support...

  • Production/Laborer - Adecco - Russells Point,OH

    Now Offering Increased Starting Wages – Join the Honda Team!

  • PT Customer Support Specialist - Work From Home - Cluely - Columbus,OH

    [Customer Service / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / $25 per hour + bonuses - As a Customer Support Specialist at Cluely, you will: Monitor and respond to all incoming customer support tickets through Intercom during your shift, maintaining our...

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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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