Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $47,120 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.65
10th percentile $36,330
90th percentile $61,880
Employed locally 1,300
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,330
    25th
    $41,070
    50th (median)
    $47,120
    75th
    $51,140
    90th
    $61,880

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 66% Median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary is 34% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $46,970
    Victoria, TX $46,150

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $50,510
    Construction Laborers $37,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,150
    Electricians $50,810
    Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Odessa, TX is $22.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Odessa, TX is 0.8% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $36,330 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,070.