Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in California

Roustabouts, oil and gas in California earn the most in Oxnard (average $65,930 a year) and the least in Los Angeles ($54,830), across the 3 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the roustabouts, oil and gas average at $56,070 and the median at $48,880 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $49,200.

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas average salary by city in California

Oxnard$65,930
Bakersfield$55,060
Los Angeles$54,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oxnard	$65,930	$71,280	$46,860	$52,953	111
Bakersfield	$55,060	$52,640	$43,320	$44,925	101
Los Angeles	$54,830	$48,790	$45,530	$44,754	114

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in other states

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-5071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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