Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Distribution Warehouse Associate - Abercrombie & Fitch - New Albany,OH

    Our distribution network is built to deliver stock to our stores and fulfill direct-to-consumer orders with speed and efficiency. Merchandise is shipped to our distribution centers ("DCs”), where it is received and inspected before being shipped...

  • Warehouse Inventory Associate - Tues/Wed Off - G&J Pepsi Cola - Columbus,OH

    G&J Pepsi Cola - - Responsibilities: Count inventory and reconcile warehouse stock status daily and generate recounts to resolve discrepancies; Enter shipping and receiving invoices and product data into the inventory system; Compute inventory...

  • General Laborer - Third Shift - Pridestaff - Plain City,OH

    PrideStaff - 397208 [General Laborer] As a General Laborer at PrideStaff, you'll: Read and understand the production schedule, product descriptions written on tags, green sheets, work orders and plans; Maintain a clean and organized work area;...

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What Roustabouts Do

Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.


Roustabout Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 43,500
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $38,920

Job Outlook for Roustabouts

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 12,900
  • Growth rate: 30 percent (Much faster than average)

How to Become a Roustabout

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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