Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $43,540 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.94
10th percentile $30,790
90th percentile $55,330
Employed locally 710
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,790
    25th
    $36,230
    50th (median)
    $43,540
    75th
    $47,550
    90th
    $55,330

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 67% Median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary is 33% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,050
    Electricians $47,660
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $48,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Longview, TX is $20.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Longview, TX is 8.4% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $30,790 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,230.