How much does a roustabout make in Texas?
$45,950a year
Median yearly pay for roustabouts in Texas. That is $22.09 an hour or $3,829 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.09
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 24,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,840Median: $45,950Highest 10%: $60,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,840 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $37,930 | $18.24 | |
| Median | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 75th | $53,720 | $25.83 | |
| 90th | $60,470 | $29.07 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $42,210 |
| San Angelo, TX | $40,010 |
| College Station, TX | $38,220 |
| Laredo, TX | $36,570 |
| McAllen, TX | $34,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for roustabouts.
| 18. Wyoming | $46,660 |
| 19. Illinois | $46,500 |
| 20. Kansas | $46,220 |
| 21. Texas | $45,950 |
| 22. Arkansas | $44,960 |
| 23. Louisiana | $44,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a roustabout make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $22.09 ($45,950 a year).
Do roustabouts make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $45,950 against $46,960 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Texas rank for roustabout pay?
Texas ranks 21 of 23 states.
Which city in Texas pays roustabouts the most?
Tyler, TX, with a median of $55,000 a year.
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.