Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $46,970 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $66,250
Employed locally 360
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $38,680
    50th (median)
    $46,970
    75th
    $57,960
    90th
    $66,250

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 48% Median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary is 52% 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
    Victoria, TX $46,150

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,530
    Electricians $59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,280
    Carpenters $49,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Austin, TX is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Austin, TX is 1.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,680.