Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Laredo, TX

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

Median annual salary $36,570 -23% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $31,150
90th percentile $50,440
Employed locally 220
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,150
    25th
    $32,900
    50th (median)
    $36,570
    75th
    $43,780
    90th
    $50,440

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 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 Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $31,250
    Electricians $45,320
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,640
    Carpenters $45,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Laredo, TX is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Laredo, TX is 23% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $31,150 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,900.