Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Texas
Ranked #23 of 23 · TX
5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,740 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $45,950
Employment 24,430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,840P25 $37,930 Median $45,950P75 $53,720P90 $60,470
About 80% of roustabouts, oil and gass in Texas earn between $35,840 and $60,470. 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 Texas is $46,740, about 5% below the U.S. average ($49,200). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler, TX | $55,000 | $49,230 | 250 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $48,030 | $50,190 | 1,740 |
| Victoria, TX | $47,650 | $47,470 | 220 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,260 | $50,140 | 5,850 |
| Midland, TX | $47,180 | $47,510 | 3,940 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $45,720 | $45,360 | 160 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $45,690 | $44,260 | 620 |
| Odessa, TX | $45,650 | $45,400 | 2,060 |