Highest-paying states for roustabouts, oil and gas
Alaska leads at $60,810 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $60,810 | $56,380–$71,930 |
| North Dakota | $60,480 | $48,720–$64,890 |
| Montana | $58,800 | $48,300–$61,420 |
| Florida | $57,080 | $49,570–$60,450 |
| Nebraska | $53,340 | $49,240–$59,350 |
| Indiana | $51,740 | $38,270–$51,940 |
| Michigan | $51,720 | $44,320–$61,450 |
| Ohio | $51,230 | $37,820–$58,320 |
| South Dakota | $50,370 | $49,450–$60,560 |
| New Mexico | $50,000 | $37,250–$65,790 |
| Alabama | $49,400 | $45,150–$62,150 |
| Mississippi | $49,240 | $39,570–$60,410 |
| Colorado | $49,050 | $46,670–$57,530 |
| California | $48,880 | $43,340–$64,260 |
| Utah | $48,270 | $47,470–$51,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,520 | $45,880–$55,830 |
| Oklahoma | $47,260 | $38,480–$56,460 |
| Wyoming | $46,660 | $43,860–$55,470 |
| Illinois | $46,500 | $45,720–$47,990 |
| Kansas | $46,220 | $40,100–$58,980 |
| Texas | $45,950 | $37,930–$53,720 |
| Arkansas | $44,960 | $44,800–$48,160 |
| Louisiana | $44,850 | $38,670–$60,400 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.