Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout

Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout Salary in California

$21.2K

$46.9K

$106.6K

$54,336

/year

$26.12

/hour

Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$55,057

California

California

$54,336

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    How much does an Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout make in California?

    As of Aug 21, 2026, the average annual pay for an Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout in California is $54,336 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.12 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,044/week or $4,528/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $106,586 and as low as $21,218, the majority of Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout salaries currently range between $40,500 (25th percentile) to $60,700 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $95,236 annually in California. The average pay range for an Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout varies greatly (by as much as 20200), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is San Buenaventura, , with Berkeley, and Santa Clara, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, beats the average in California by $10,325 (19.0%), and San Buenaventura, furthers that trend with another $14,027 (25.8%) above the $54,336 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between San Buenaventura, and San Mateo, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    San Buenaventura

    $68,363

    $32.87

    Berkeley

    $67,414

    $32.41

    Santa Clara

    $64,661

    $31.09

    Livermore

    $64,581

    $31.05

    San Jose

    $64,526

    $31.02

    San Francisco

    $64,311

    $30.92

    Daly City

    $63,794

    $30.67

    Santa Cruz

    $63,572

    $30.56

    Hayward

    $63,122

    $30.35

    San Mateo

    $62,709

    $30.15

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $54336 state average for Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout jobs.

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    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $40,500 to $95,236 annually, with the California average at $54,336 per year or $26.12 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout jobs, with San Buenaventura leading at $68,363 annually.