How much does a roustabout make in Dallas?
$48,030a year
Median yearly pay for roustabouts in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $23.09 an hour or $4,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.09
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,560Median: $48,030Highest 10%: $62,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| 25th | $40,570 | $19.50 | |
| Median | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| 75th | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| 90th | $62,510 | $30.05 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for roustabouts.
| Tyler, TX | $55,000 |
| 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 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $42,210 |
| San Angelo, TX | $40,010 |
| College Station, TX | $38,220 |
| Laredo, TX | $36,570 |
| McAllen, TX | $34,790 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $108,200 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $81,360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,230 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $69,020 |
| Extraction Worker | $66,910 |
| Plumber | $61,250 |
| Service Unit Operator | $60,870 |
| Earth Driller | $60,670 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $59,400 |
| Electrician | $59,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roustabout make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $23.09 ($48,030 a year).
Do roustabouts make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $48,030 against $46,960 nationally, 2% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,950, so Dallas pays 5% more.
Where does Dallas rank for roustabout pay?
16 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does a roustabout make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,510 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.