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How much does a roustabout make in Corpus Christi?

$42,210a year

Median yearly pay for roustabouts in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area. That is $20.29 an hour or $3,518 a month.

Hourly
$20.29
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
34 of 40
Jobs in the area
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,430Median: $42,210Highest 10%: $52,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,430$16.55
25th$34,770$16.72
Median$42,210$20.29
75th$46,080$22.15
90th$52,210$25.10

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
Abilene, TX$45,410
Lubbock, TX$44,920
Longview, TX$43,200
Beaumont, TX$43,110
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 Corpus Christi

Same field, median yearly pay.

Construction and Building Inspector$67,350
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$66,820
Boilermaker$64,660
Electrician$59,410
Plumber$59,390
Sheet Metal Worker$58,840
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$57,440
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$49,680
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,320
Insulation Worker$47,830
Salaries for every job in Corpus Christi, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a roustabout make an hour in Corpus Christi?

The median hourly pay in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area is $20.29 ($42,210 a year).

Do roustabouts make more in Corpus Christi than the national average?

No: $42,210 against $46,960 nationally, 10% less.

How does Corpus Christi compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $45,950, so Corpus Christi pays 8% less.

Where does Corpus Christi rank for roustabout pay?

34 of 40 metro areas with data.

How much does a roustabout make starting out in Corpus Christi?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,210 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.