Roustabouts (Oil and Gas) Salary by State
The national median pay for roustabouts (oil and gas) is $46,960 a year. By state, it ranges from $44,850 in Louisiana to $60,810 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,420
- 25th percentile
- $38,850
- Median
- $46,960
- 75th percentile
- $58,120
- Top 10%
- $64,530
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 44,970 jobs.
Median pay in 23 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $60,810 | +29% | $49,470 | $80,140 | 430 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $60,480 | +29% | $38,850 | $78,290 | 2,460 |
| 3 | Montana | $58,800 | +25% | $46,710 | $73,950 | 200 |
| 4 | Florida | $57,080 | +22% | $38,400 | $62,650 | 40 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $53,340 | +14% | $48,440 | $60,120 | 40 |
| 6 | Indiana | $51,740 | +10% | $34,760 | $55,820 | 100 |
| 7 | Michigan | $51,720 | +10% | $38,400 | $69,710 | 290 |
| 8 | Ohio | $51,230 | +9% | $35,880 | $75,040 | 450 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $50,370 | +7% | $48,710 | $61,190 | 40 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $50,000 | +6% | $36,440 | $65,790 | 2,220 |
| 11 | Alabama | $49,400 | +5% | $36,240 | $67,820 | 70 |
| 12 | Mississippi | $49,240 | +5% | $37,300 | $71,930 | 420 |
| 13 | Colorado | $49,050 | +4% | $45,170 | $60,490 | 1,620 |
| 14 | California | $48,880 | +4% | $39,110 | $83,930 | 660 |
| 15 | Utah | $48,270 | +3% | $40,450 | $61,480 | 740 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $47,520 | +1% | $37,980 | $62,950 | 1,610 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $47,260 | +1% | $36,260 | $66,550 | 2,730 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $46,660 | −1% | $37,400 | $63,150 | 1,180 |
| 19 | Illinois | $46,500 | −1% | $40,030 | $50,500 | 290 |
| 20 | Kansas | $46,220 | −2% | $39,200 | $75,830 | 570 |
| 21 | Texas | $45,950 | −2% | $35,840 | $60,470 | 24,430 |
| 22 | Arkansas | $44,960 | −4% | $39,020 | $64,040 | 120 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $44,850 | −4% | $36,700 | $66,660 | 3,460 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Roustabouts (Oil and Gas) salary questions
Which state pays roustabouts (oil and gas) the most?
Alaska, with a median of $60,810 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $46,960). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays roustabouts (oil and gas) the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $44,850 a year (−4% vs. national).
Where do most roustabouts (oil and gas) work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 24,430, with a median of $45,950.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.