Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $49,050 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $42,380
90th percentile $58,770
Employed locally 210
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,380
    25th
    $46,570
    50th (median)
    $49,050
    75th
    $58,770
    90th
    $58,770

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 69% Median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary is 31% 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
    Columbus, OH $65,330
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $56,250
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $51,740
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    New Mexico $48,570
    Colorado $48,350

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,010
    Construction Laborers $40,710
    Electricians $57,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,070
    Carpenters $48,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Grand Junction, CO is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Grand Junction, CO is 3.2% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $42,380 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,570.