Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #11 of 23 · NM
5.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,010 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $50,000
Employment 2,220
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,440P25 $37,250 Median $50,000P75 $65,790P90 $65,790
About 80% of roustabouts, oil and gass in New Mexico earn between $36,440 and $65,790. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean roustabouts, oil and gas salary in New Mexico is $52,010, about 5.7% above the U.S. average ($49,200). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington, NM | $48,970 | $46,720 | 210 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $42,670 | $47,460 | 1,360 |