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How much does a roustabout make in Abilene?

$45,410a year

Median yearly pay for roustabouts in the Abilene, TX metro area. That is $21.83 an hour or $3,784 a month.

Hourly
$21.83
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
30 of 40
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,350Median: $45,410Highest 10%: $48,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,350$17.48
25th$37,800$18.17
Median$45,410$21.83
75th$45,870$22.05
90th$48,960$23.54

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for roustabouts.

Tyler, TX$55,000
Dallas, TX$48,030
Victoria, TX$47,650
Houston, TX$47,260
Midland, TX$47,180
Wichita Falls, TX$45,720
San Antonio, TX$45,690
Odessa, TX$45,650
Lubbock, TX$44,920
Longview, TX$43,200
Beaumont, TX$43,110
Corpus Christi, TX$42,210
San Angelo, TX$40,010
College Station, TX$38,220
Laredo, TX$36,570
McAllen, TX$34,790
Roustabout salary in Texas Roustabout salary in all states

Related jobs in Abilene

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$64,270
Service Unit Operator$58,830
Construction and Building Inspector$57,600
Rotary Drill Operator$56,540
Plumber$51,790
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$49,500
Highway Maintenance Worker$47,570
Electrician$47,400
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$46,440
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$45,680
Salaries for every job in Abilene, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a roustabout make an hour in Abilene?

The median hourly pay in the Abilene, TX metro area is $21.83 ($45,410 a year).

Do roustabouts make more in Abilene than the national average?

No: $45,410 against $46,960 nationally, 3% less.

How does Abilene compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $45,950, so Abilene pays 1% less.

Where does Abilene rank for roustabout pay?

30 of 40 metro areas with data.

How much does a roustabout make starting out in Abilene?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,960 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.