Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $57,620 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.70
10th percentile $56,020
90th percentile $70,130
Employed locally 140
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,020
    25th
    $56,150
    50th (median)
    $57,620
    75th
    $70,130
    90th
    $70,130

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 60% Median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

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

    Nearby metros — Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $71,280
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,330
    North Dakota $60,140
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $56,630
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $52,320
    South Dakota $49,380

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $59,840
    Carpenters $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $73,940
    Electricians $77,830
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Anchorage, AK is $27.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Anchorage, AK is 21.3% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $56,020 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,150.