Career Profile
Roustabouts, Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas Roustabouts assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools.
General Information
Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.
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Roustabouts, Oil & Gas
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 18 openings per year are projected for Roustabouts, Oil & Gas.
Employment Change
Employment for Roustabouts, Oil & Gas is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $19.48/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.73, while experienced workers are paid $22.05. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 108 Roustabouts, Oil & Gas in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 126.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Roustabouts, Oil & Gas are Support Activities for Mining, Utility System Construction, and Oil and Gas Extraction.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Roustabouts, Oil & Gas include Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Production and Processing.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Roustabouts, Oil & Gas is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.