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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Oil Rig Roustabout jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT (42.7% above average), followed by Carcross, YT and Haines Junction, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Whitehorse, YT $78,541 $6,545 $1,510 $37.76 Carcross, YT $78,495 $6,541 $1,509 $37.74 Haines Junction, YT $78,227 $6,518 $1,504 $37.61 North Cowichan, BC $77,997 $6,499 $1,499 $37.50 Oak Bay, BC $77,555 $6,462 $1,491 $37.29 Victoria, BC $77,227 $6,435 $1,485 $37.13 Alberton, PE $76,506 $6,375 $1,471 $36.78 Courtenay, BC $76,300 $6,358 $1,467 $36.68 Saint John, NB $75,799 $6,316 $1,457 $36.44 Kelowna, BC $75,640 $6,303 $1,454 $36.37

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Oil Rig Roustabout Salary

Q: How much does an Oil Rig Roustabout make?

The average annual pay for an oil rig roustabout in the United States is $55,057 a year — that works out to approximately $26.47 an hour. The middle 80% of Oil Rig Roustabouts earn between $35,000 (10th percentile) and $96,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Oil Rig Roustabout Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Oil Rig Roustabout in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Offshore Roustabout at $0 (0.0%) above Oil Rig Roustabout. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Offshore Roustabout $55,057 $4,588 $1,058 $26.47 Cad Cam $47,588 $3,965 $915 $22.88 Precision Grinder $46,006 $3,833 $884 $22.12 Site Management Associate 2 $41,327 $3,443 $794 $19.87 Bottling Line Operator $39,000 $3,250 $750 $18.75

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Oil Rig Roustabout Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$55,057

Columbus

Ohio

$53,179

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How much does an Oil Rig Roustabout make?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average annual pay for an Oil Rig Roustabout in the United States is $55,057 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.47 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,058/week or $4,588/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $108,000 and as low as $21,500, the majority of Oil Rig Roustabout salaries currently range between $41,000 (25th percentile) to $61,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $96,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Oil Rig Roustabout varies greatly (by as much as 20500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Oil Rig Roustabout in your area makes on average $53,179 per year, or $1,878 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $55,057. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Oil Rig Roustabout salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for 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 Oil Rig Roustabout Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Oil Rig Roustabout job is above the national average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT, , with Carcross, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $23,170 (42.1%), and Whitehorse, YT, furthers that trend with another $23,484 (42.7%) above the $55,057 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an 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 3% between Whitehorse, YT, and Kelowna, BC, , 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 Oil Rig Roustabout role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Whitehorse, YT	$78,541	$6,545	$1,510	$37.76
Carcross, YT	$78,495	$6,541	$1,509	$37.74
Haines Junction, YT	$78,227	$6,518	$1,504	$37.61
North Cowichan, BC	$77,997	$6,499	$1,499	$37.50
Oak Bay, BC	$77,555	$6,462	$1,491	$37.29
Victoria, BC	$77,227	$6,435	$1,485	$37.13
Alberton, PE	$76,506	$6,375	$1,471	$36.78
Courtenay, BC	$76,300	$6,358	$1,467	$36.68
Saint John, NB	$75,799	$6,316	$1,457	$36.44
Kelowna, BC	$75,640	$6,303	$1,454	$36.37

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Oil Rig Roustabout Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Oil Rig Roustabout job category, we found that Offshore Roustabout jobs have average salaries similar than Oil Rig Roustabout jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Offshore Roustabout	$55,057	$4,588	$1,058	$26.47
Cad Cam	$47,588	$3,965	$915	$22.88
Precision Grinder	$46,006	$3,833	$884	$22.12
Site Management Associate 2	$41,327	$3,443	$794	$19.87
Bottling Line Operator	$39,000	$3,250	$750	$18.75

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Infographic detailing Oil Rig Roustabout salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $55,057 per year or $26.47 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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