How much does a roustabout make in California?
$48,880a year
Median yearly pay for roustabouts in California. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.50
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,110Median: $48,880Highest 10%: $83,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,110 | $18.80 | |
| 25th | $43,340 | $20.84 | |
| Median | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 75th | $64,260 | $30.89 | |
| 90th | $83,930 | $40.35 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oxnard, CA | $71,280 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $52,640 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for roustabouts.
| 11. Alabama | $49,400 |
| 12. Mississippi | $49,240 |
| 13. Colorado | $49,050 |
| 14. California | $48,880 |
| 15. Utah | $48,270 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $47,520 |
| 17. Oklahoma | $47,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roustabout make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.50 ($48,880 a year).
Do roustabouts make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $48,880 against $46,960 nationally, 4% more.
Where does California rank for roustabout pay?
California ranks 14 of 23 states.
Which city in California pays roustabouts the most?
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, with a median of $71,280 a year.
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.