Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $46,130 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $60,920
Employed locally 650
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $37,630
    50th (median)
    $46,130
    75th
    $50,180
    90th
    $60,920

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 62% Median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary is 38% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,770
    Electricians$52,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,530
    Carpenters$47,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in San Antonio, TX is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in San Antonio, TX is 2.9% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,630.