subject: Entry Level Jobs in the Oil Fields [print this page] The work salary varies between $ 35,000 to $40,000 per year including benefits for entry level jobs on offshore oil rigs and platforms. This may vary according the location of the rigs and the dangers involved in the work itself. Like other jobs that require physical toughness, the roustabout or roughneck is demanding both physically and mentally but very rewarding if you stick with it.
