Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Wyoming

Roustabouts, oil and gas in Wyoming earn the most in Cheyenne (average $50,100 a year) and the least in Casper ($48,630), across the 2 Wyoming metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the roustabouts, oil and gas average at $48,960 and the median at $46,660 for 1,180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $49,200.

Roustabouts, Oil and Gas average salary by city in Wyoming

Cheyenne$50,100
Casper$48,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cheyenne	$50,100	$47,780	$43,790	$42,435	96
Casper	$48,630	$47,270	$39,220	$41,254	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Wyoming has no state income tax. 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 Wyoming

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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