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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

National Avg Annual Salary

$49,060

National Avg Hourly Wage

$23.59

National Total Employment

45,330

Top Metro Avg Salary

$64,690

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Highest Paying State

Alaska leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $63,300.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 23,800 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Columbus, OH shows an average annual salary of $64,690.

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Largest Metro Market

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has a broad labor footprint with 5,690 jobs.

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Top States for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Alaska AK $63,300 490 Open
North Dakota ND $58,690 2,690 Open
Montana MT $57,210 120 Open
California CA $56,050 390 Open
West Virginia WV $54,840 260 Open
Florida FL $53,660 80 Open
Kentucky KY $53,560 60 Open
Ohio OH $53,370 650 Open
Pennsylvania PA $52,790 1,600 Open
South Dakota SD $52,430 0 Open

Top Metro Areas for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

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