Rig Hand Career

*A job as a Rig Hand falls under the broader career category of Roustabouts, Oil and Gas. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas : Assemble or repair oil field equipment using hand and power tools. Perform other tasks as needed.


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Roustabouts, Oil and Ga Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$40,480

Median Hourly Wage

$19.46*

Total Employed Nationally

51,290


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.