Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $53,030 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.50
10th percentile $33,610
90th percentile $60,880
Employed locally 240
National median $47,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,610
    25th
    $45,340
    50th (median)
    $53,030
    75th
    $53,620
    90th
    $60,880

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary vs area income 74% Median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary is 26% 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
    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
    Victoria, TX $46,150

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$36,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,470
    Electricians$49,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47,050
    Carpenters$46,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Tyler, TX is $25.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in Tyler, TX is 11.6% above 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Roustabouts, Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $33,610 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,340.