Roustabouts (Oil and Gas) Salary in Texas
Roustabouts (Oil and Gas) in Texas earn a median of $45,950 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($46,960)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 24,430
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,840; the top 10% earn over $60,470. Nationally the range is $36,420 to $64,530.
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Roustabouts (Oil and Gas) pay in Texas
How much do roustabouts (oil and gas) make in Texas?
The median is $45,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,840 and the top 10% earn over $60,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for roustabouts (oil and gas)?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 23 (−2% vs. the national median of $46,960). Living costs are not included.