Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,140 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $35,230
90th percentile $65,450
Employed locally 470
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,230
    25th
    $37,040
    50th (median)
    $46,140
    75th
    $50,040
    90th
    $65,450

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,560
    Construction Laborers$37,480
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$47,840
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$42,940
    Highway Maintenance Workers$36,930
    Electricians$56,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Southwest Oklahoma is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 2.9% below 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 Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $35,230 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,040.