Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $46,590 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $34,170
90th percentile $61,570
Employed locally 280
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,170
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $46,590
    75th
    $55,530
    90th
    $61,570

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 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
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $47,220
    Oklahoma City, OK $46,530
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,410
    Oklahoma $46,350
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,140
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $44,670

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,270
    Electricians$60,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,210
    Carpenters$48,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Tulsa, OK is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Tulsa, OK is 1.9% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $34,170 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.