How much does a Roustabouts, Oil and Gas make per hour in Alaska?

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,230 +33.1% vs national

Median hourly $30.40

10th percentile $48,560

90th percentile $78,200

Employed locally 320

National median $47,510

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$48,560

25th

$56,630

50th (median)

$63,230

75th

$77,760

90th

$78,200

Top-paying metros for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

Metro area	Median salary
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$71,280
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$67,430
Columbus, OH	$65,330
Alaska	$63,230
Jackson, MS	$60,410
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$60,330

Related occupations in Alaska

Occupation	Median salary
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$77,290
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$100,670
Construction Laborers	$57,010
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$100,000
Carpenters	$65,150
Electricians	$84,400

Frequently asked questions

How much do Roustabouts, Oil and Gas make per hour in Alaska?

The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Alaska is $30.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.53 or more per hour.

Is Alaska above or below average for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salaries?

The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Alaska is 33.1% above the national median of $47,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

What is the entry-level salary for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Alaska?

Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $48,560 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,630.