The average annual income of roustabouts was $35,800. Half of the roustabouts working in the United States reported wages of between $13.12 and $20.60 an hour and annual incomes of between $27,290 and $42,850. The highest-paid 10 percent of roustabouts earned $25.35 or more per hour and $52,720 or more per year.

How much do roustabouts get paid?

An entry-level Roustabout with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of AU$25.60 based on 5 salaries. An early career Roustabout with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$28.88 based on 7 salaries.

Do roustabouts make good money?

Roustabout: Long Hours, Hard Manual Work, But Good Pay + Benefits. Roustabouts are the "do it all" manual laborers that work in drilling operations—typically on and around a drilling rig. ... However, if you're young, in good health and in good shape, getting work as a roustabout can pay well—very well.