Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $39,380 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.93
10th percentile $32,100
90th percentile $55,150
Employed locally 80
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,100
    25th
    $34,550
    50th (median)
    $39,380
    75th
    $45,960
    90th
    $55,150

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 75% Median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary is 25% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$31,300
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$61,040
    Electricians$44,810
    Carpenters$40,470
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$35,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in McAllen, TX is $18.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in McAllen, TX is 17.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $32,100 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,550.