Roustabouts (Oil and Gas)

Top 3 Roustabout Jobs

  • Team Member - Brassica - Columbus,OH

    Working at Brassica is more than just a job. Here, you'll develop the collaboration, communication, and leadership skills that will serve you throughout your career while bringing communities together, supporting local growers, and making people...

  • Call Center Agent - Work From Home - Gainwell Technologies - Columbus,OH

    [Customer Service / Remote] - Anywhere in U.S. / Up to $50K per year / Medical, dental & vision / 401k / PTO - As a Call Center Agent you will: Answer incoming calls and respond to customer inquiries in a professional and efficient manner;...

  • Stocker - Costco - Columbus,OH

    Stocks and straightens merchandise for sale in the warehouse. Clears and cleans aisles. Assists members. Stocker, Manufacturing, Retail...

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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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