Career Profile Roustabouts, Oil & Gas Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $40,500 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Oil & Gas Roustabouts assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. General Information Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Roustabouts, Oil & Gas Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 18 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 18 openings per year are projected for Roustabouts, Oil & Gas. +16.6% Employment Change Employment for Roustabouts, Oil & Gas is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.6% between 2023 and 2028. $19.48 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $19.48/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.73, while experienced workers are paid $22.05. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 108 Roustabouts, Oil & Gas in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 126. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Roustabouts, Oil & Gas are Support Activities for Mining, Utility System Construction, and Oil and Gas Extraction. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Roustabouts, Oil & Gas include Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Production and Processing. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Roustabouts, Oil & Gas is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET