Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Louisiana
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Louisiana earn a median salary of $42,106 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.4% vs the national median of $47,510. An estimated 2,180 roustabouts, oil and gas are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $37,520 to $50,590 depending on location.
$42,106
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$50,590
Highest paying metro
$37,520
Lowest paying metro
2,180
Employed in Louisiana
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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LA | $50,590 | $39,250 | $59,730 | 430 |
| Lafayette, LA | $48,760 | $42,480 | $63,290 | 870 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $41,150 | $35,440 | $48,850 | 290 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $39,850 | $35,420 | $46,270 | 150 |
| Houma, LA | $39,250 | $36,240 | $48,890 | 270 |
| Central Louisiana | $37,620 | $36,390 | $41,810 | 90 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $37,520 | $35,920 | $48,730 | 80 |