How much does a roustabout make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.58 an hour or $3,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.58
- Average (mean)
- $49,200
- Jobs
- 44,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 25th | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| Median | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| 75th | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| 90th | $64,530 | $31.02 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $60,810 |
| North Dakota | $60,480 |
| Montana | $58,800 |
| Florida | $57,080 |
| Nebraska | $53,340 |
| Indiana | $51,740 |
| Michigan | $51,720 |
| Ohio | $51,230 |
| South Dakota | $50,370 |
| New Mexico | $50,000 |
| Alabama | $49,400 |
| Mississippi | $49,240 |
| Colorado | $49,050 |
| California | $48,880 |
| Utah | $48,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,520 |
| Oklahoma | $47,260 |
| Wyoming | $46,660 |
| Illinois | $46,500 |
| Kansas | $46,220 |
| Texas | $45,950 |
| Arkansas | $44,960 |
| Louisiana | $44,850 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oxnard, CA | $71,280 |
| Columbus, OH | $66,940 |
| Jackson, MS | $60,410 |
| Wichita, KS | $57,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $55,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $52,640 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $52,320 |
| Traverse City, MI | $51,720 |
| Wheeling, WV | $51,230 |
| Minot, ND | $50,490 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,970 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $49,930 |
| Farmington, NM | $48,970 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,790 |
| Greeley, CO | $48,540 |
In other countries
Roustabout belongs to the international group "Well drillers and borers and related workers".
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- Service Unit Operator$58,160
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- Earth Driller$60,190
- Explosives Worker$61,390
- Continuous Mining Machine Operator$61,810
- Roof Bolter$78,540
- Loading and Moving Machine Operator$74,500
- Underground Mining Machine Operator$70,130
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roustabout make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.58 ($46,960 a year).
How much does a roustabout make a month?
About $3,913 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,960 a year.
How much does a roustabout make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,420 or less a year ($17.51 an hour); the top 10% make $64,530 or more.
Which state pays roustabouts the most?
Alaska, with a median of $60,810 a year, followed by North Dakota ($60,480) and Montana ($58,800).
Which city pays roustabouts the most?
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, with a median of $71,280 a year.
How many roustabouts are there in the United States?
About 44,970 people work as roustabouts.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.