The average salary for a roustabouts, oil and ga in the United States is $47,730, but the range typically falls between $38,410 and $53,590. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $22.95, with a range between $18.47 and $25.76.
There are approximately 43,830 people employed as a roustabouts, oil and ga in the United States. With Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma employing the highest number of roustabouts, oil and gas.The state with the best pay for a roustabouts, oil and ga is Nevada, with an average annual salary of $67,360, while Kentucky has the lowest average annual salary of $34,050.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,150 | $16.9 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,410 | $18.47 |
| Median | $46,340 | $22.28 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,590 | $25.76 |
| 90th Percentile | $61,350 | $29.5 |
The salary of a roustabouts, oil and ga can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a roustabouts, oil and ga in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for roustabouts, oil and gas are Nevada, Alaska, California, North Dakota, Montana while the worst states are Kentucky, Alabama, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Mississippi.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $16,410 | $42,710 | $71,830 |
| Alaska | $45,060 | $61,860 | $74,830 |
| Arkansas | $36,500 | $43,020 | $46,870 |
| California | $37,900 | $64,500 | $108,870 |
| Colorado | $38,700 | $46,760 | $56,480 |
| Florida | $36,010 | $51,060 | $64,360 |
| Illinois | $32,140 | $42,400 | $48,430 |
| Indiana | $35,810 | $43,220 | $48,500 |
| Kansas | $31,200 | $46,860 | $62,400 |
| Kentucky | $29,620 | $34,050 | $36,670 |
| Louisiana | $32,990 | $47,480 | $76,800 |
| Michigan | $38,880 | $49,830 | $65,460 |
| Mississippi | $31,340 | $43,960 | $53,970 |
| Montana | $47,640 | $55,700 | $58,020 |
| Nevada | $46,930 | $67,360 | $84,920 |
| New Mexico | $35,260 | $50,230 | $61,350 |
| North Dakota | $39,600 | $56,670 | $72,020 |
| Ohio | $35,730 | $53,130 | $64,180 |
| Oklahoma | $34,600 | $45,370 | $55,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,100 | $43,630 | $55,090 |
| Texas | $34,700 | $46,520 | $59,190 |
| Utah | $46,300 | $53,470 | $83,180 |
| West Virginia | $35,910 | $47,600 | $63,880 |
| Wyoming | $36,340 | $44,470 | $59,210 |
Even between cities, the salary of a roustabouts, oil and ga can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for roustabouts, oil and gas is Bakersfield, CA with an average salary of $66,230.The city with the lowest average salary for roustabouts, oil and gas is East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY with an average salary of $33,430.
Areas with highest average salaries for roustabouts, oil and gas
Areas with lowest average salaries for roustabouts, oil and gas
The number of roustabouts, oil and gas in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of roustabouts, oil and gas has decreased by -880. On average, the number of roustabouts, oil and gas has been increasing by -0.5% each year. The salary of roustabouts, oil and gas has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of roustabouts, oil and gas has increased by $5,570. On average, the salary of roustabouts, oil and gas has been increasing by 3.3% each year.
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for roustabouts, oil and gas compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
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