← All occupations
SOC 47-5071·Construction & Extraction
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas
Median wage
$48,329
10-yr outlook
—
Openings / year
—
Workers in NY
—
How pay grows with experience
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $46,868 |
| Median (typical) | $48,329 |
| Experienced | $69,402 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Western New York | $47,574 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Construction & Extraction) and pay more than a Roustabouts, Oil and Gas. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Helpers--Electricians$50,860 median (+$2,531) · +8.9% by 2032
- Carpet Installers$52,403 median (+$4,074) · −0.9% by 2032
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$52,410 median (+$4,081) · +15.6% by 2032
- Highway Maintenance Workers$53,535 median (+$5,206) · +20.4% by 2032
- Stonemasons$56,668 median (+$8,339) · +3.0% by 2032
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57,664 median (+$9,335) · +3.4% by 2032
Find jobs & training
Live openings and training are run by the State and federal partners — we link you straight there.