How much does a roustabout make in Jackson?
$60,410a year
Median yearly pay for roustabouts in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $29.04 an hour or $5,034 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.04
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,670Median: $60,410Highest 10%: $67,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,670 | $20.03 | |
| 25th | $56,960 | $27.38 | |
| Median | $60,410 | $29.04 | |
| 75th | $60,410 | $29.04 | |
| 90th | $67,480 | $32.44 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for roustabouts.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $71,810 |
| Earth Driller | $62,620 |
| Plumber | $57,160 |
| Electrician | $52,310 |
| Service Unit Operator | $51,860 |
| Insulation Worker | $50,180 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator | $50,030 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $49,620 |
| Carpenter | $49,330 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $48,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roustabout make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $29.04 ($60,410 a year).
Do roustabouts make more in Jackson than the national average?
Yes: $60,410 against $46,960 nationally, 29% more.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $49,240, so Jackson pays 23% more.
Where does Jackson rank for roustabout pay?
3 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does a roustabout make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,480 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.