Roustabouts (Oil and Gas) Salary in California
Roustabouts (Oil and Gas) in California earn a median of $48,880 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($46,960)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,110; the top 10% earn over $83,930. Nationally the range is $36,420 to $64,530.
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Roustabouts (Oil and Gas) pay in California
How much do roustabouts (oil and gas) make in California?
The median is $48,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,110 and the top 10% earn over $83,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for roustabouts (oil and gas)?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 23 (+4% vs. the national median of $46,960). Living costs are not included.