Roustabouts (Oil and Gas) Salary in Illinois
Roustabouts (Oil and Gas) in Illinois earn a median of $46,500 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($46,960)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,030; the top 10% earn over $50,500. Nationally the range is $36,420 to $64,530.
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Roustabouts (Oil and Gas) pay in Illinois
How much do roustabouts (oil and gas) make in Illinois?
The median is $46,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,030 and the top 10% earn over $50,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for roustabouts (oil and gas)?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 23 (−1% vs. the national median of $46,960). Living costs are not included.