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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

Median Salary
47,510
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of oil and gas workers is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034. Despite limited employment growth, about 10,600 openings for oil and gas workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$36,950

10%

$47,510

Median

$63,230

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Less than high school

    64%

  • High school

    35%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

No data available for this section.


Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Mathematics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Production and Processing
  • Building and Construction

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.