Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $47,750 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $71,500
Employed locally 370
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $45,120
    50th (median)
    $47,750
    75th
    $58,520
    90th
    $71,500

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 90% Median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary is 10% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $63,230
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,330
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $56,250
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $52,010
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $50,770
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $49,940

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,950
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $62,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $55,210
    Electricians $59,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Farmington, NM is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Farmington, NM is 0.5% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,120.