Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $39,180 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.84
10th percentile $31,020
90th percentile $46,520
Employed locally 200
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,020
    25th
    $35,850
    50th (median)
    $39,180
    75th
    $45,650
    90th
    $46,520

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 59% Median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $71,280
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $67,430
    Columbus, OH $65,330
    Alaska $63,230
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $63,230
    Jackson, MS $60,410

    Nearby metros — Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tyler, TX $53,030
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,590
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,970
    Midland, TX $48,170
    Odessa, TX $47,120
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $46,970

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,940
    Electricians $47,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,260
    Carpenters $36,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Roustabouts, Oil and Gas make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Abilene, TX is $18.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.54 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Abilene, TX is 17.5% below the national median of $47,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Abilene?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $31,020 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,850.