Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $43,160 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.75
10th percentile $34,680
90th percentile $59,550
Employed locally 200
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,680
    25th
    $37,120
    50th (median)
    $43,160
    75th
    $53,050
    90th
    $59,550

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 72% Median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary is 28% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,490
    Electricians $49,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $47,040
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $39,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in College Station, TX is $20.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in College Station, TX is 9.2% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $34,680 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,120.