How much does a roustabout make in Houston?
$47,260a year
Median yearly pay for roustabouts in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.72 an hour or $3,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.72
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 5,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,950Median: $47,260Highest 10%: $61,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| 25th | $39,730 | $19.10 | |
| Median | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| 75th | $59,070 | $28.40 | |
| 90th | $61,860 | $29.74 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for roustabouts.
| Tyler, TX | $55,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $48,030 |
| Victoria, TX | $47,650 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roustabout make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.72 ($47,260 a year).
Do roustabouts make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $47,260 against $46,960 nationally, 1% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,950, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for roustabout pay?
23 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does a roustabout make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,860 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.