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How much does a roustabout make in Tyler?

$55,000a year

Median yearly pay for roustabouts in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $26.44 an hour or $4,583 a month.

Hourly
$26.44
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
5 of 40
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,950Median: $55,000Highest 10%: $58,950
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,950$17.28
25th$37,250$17.91
Median$55,000$26.44
75th$55,000$26.44
90th$58,950$28.34

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for roustabouts.

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
Roustabout salary in Texas Roustabout salary in all states

Related jobs in Tyler

Same field, median yearly pay.

Rotary Drill Operator$79,640
Construction and Building Inspector$69,180
Derrick Operator$63,190
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$62,280
Electrician$50,260
Plumber$49,060
Sheet Metal Worker$48,820
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$46,670
Highway Maintenance Worker$46,470
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$45,850
Salaries for every job in Tyler, TX

Frequently asked questions

How much does a roustabout make an hour in Tyler?

The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $26.44 ($55,000 a year).

Do roustabouts make more in Tyler than the national average?

Yes: $55,000 against $46,960 nationally, 17% more.

How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $45,950, so Tyler pays 20% more.

Where does Tyler rank for roustabout pay?

5 of 40 metro areas with data.

How much does a roustabout make starting out in Tyler?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,950 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.