What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Oil Rig Roughneck?

We've identified 4 cities in Alaska where Oil Rig Roughneck jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome (15.2% above average), followed by Sitka and Bethel. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome $60,163 $5,013 $1,156 $28.92 Sitka $58,426 $4,868 $1,123 $28.09 Bethel $53,475 $4,456 $1,028 $25.71 Soldotna $52,813 $4,401 $1,015 $25.39 Kodiak $51,780 $4,315 $995 $24.89 Ketchikan $51,573 $4,297 $991 $24.79 Juneau $51,396 $4,283 $988 $24.71 Badger $49,723 $4,143 $956 $23.91 Fairbanks $49,722 $4,143 $956 $23.90 College $49,715 $4,142 $956 $23.90

Oil Rig Roughneck

Oil Rig Roughneck Salary in Alaska

Q: How much does an Oil Rig Roughneck make in Alaska?

The average annual pay for an oil rig roughneck in Alaska is $52,231 a year — that works out to approximately $25.11 an hour. That is 7.7% above the national average of $48,499. The middle 80% of Oil Rig Roughnecks earn between $36,616 (10th percentile) and $72,155 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Oil Rig Roughneck Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$48,499

Alaska

$52,231

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How much does an Oil Rig Roughneck make in Alaska?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average annual pay for an Oil Rig Roughneck in Alaska is $52,231 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $25.11 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,004/week or $4,352/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $73,771 and as low as $11,846, the majority of Oil Rig Roughneck salaries currently range between $37,700 (25th percentile) to $66,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $72,155 annually in Alaska. The average pay range for an Oil Rig Roughneck varies greatly (by as much as 29100), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Alaska ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Oil Rig Roughneck salaries.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Oil Rig Roughneck Jobs in Alaska

We've identified 4 cities where the typical salary for an Oil Rig Roughneck job is above the average in Alaska in Alaska. Topping the list is Nome, , with Sitka, and Bethel, close behind in the second and third positions. Bethel, beats the average in Alaska by $1,244 (2.4%), and Nome, furthers that trend with another $7,932 (15.2%) above the $52,231 average.

With these 4 cities paying on average above the average for Alaska, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Oil Rig Roughneck appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 19% between Nome, and College, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for an Oil Rig Roughneck role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome	$60,163	$5,013	$1,156	$28.92
Sitka	$58,426	$4,868	$1,123	$28.09
Bethel	$53,475	$4,456	$1,028	$25.71
Soldotna	$52,813	$4,401	$1,015	$25.39
Kodiak	$51,780	$4,315	$995	$24.89
Ketchikan	$51,573	$4,297	$991	$24.79
Juneau	$51,396	$4,283	$988	$24.71
Badger	$49,723	$4,143	$956	$23.91
Fairbanks	$49,722	$4,143	$956	$23.90
College	$49,715	$4,142	$956	$23.90

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Oil Rig Roughneck Jobs in Alaska

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Oil Rig Roughneck job category in Alaska, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $52231 state average for Oil Rig Roughneck jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage

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Infographic detailing Oil Rig Roughneck salary in Alaska as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $37,700 to $72,155 annually, with the Alaska average at $52,231 per year or $25.11 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Alaska for Oil Rig Roughneck jobs, with Nome leading at $60,163 annually.

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