How much does a roustabout make in Columbus?
$66,940a year
Median yearly pay for roustabouts in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $32.18 an hour or $5,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.18
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,800Median: $66,940Highest 10%: $75,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,800 | $27.79 | |
| 25th | $57,800 | $27.79 | |
| Median | $66,940 | $32.18 | |
| 75th | $75,040 | $36.08 | |
| 90th | $75,040 | $36.08 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for roustabouts.
| Wheeling, WV | $51,230 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a roustabout make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $32.18 ($66,940 a year).
Do roustabouts make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $66,940 against $46,960 nationally, 43% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $51,230, so Columbus pays 31% more.
Where does Columbus rank for roustabout pay?
2 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does a roustabout make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,040 or more.
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.