Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $48,970 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $62,520
Employed locally 1,840
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $38,670
    50th (median)
    $48,970
    75th
    $58,740
    90th
    $62,520

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 56% Median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary is 44% 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
    Midland, TX $48,170
    Odessa, TX $47,120
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $46,970
    Victoria, TX $46,150

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,120
    Electricians$57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,370
    Carpenters$48,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Dallas, TX is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Dallas, TX is 3.1% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,670.