Roustabouts, Oil and Gas Salary
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas in Laredo, TX make a median of $36,570 a year, or about $17.58 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $50K for experienced workers.
So what does $37K get you in Laredo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Laredo’s Regional Price Parity (87). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Laredo
Pay for roustabouts, oil and gas in Laredo runs about 22% below the U.S. median of $47K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,088/month, which is 41.5% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 87 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 13% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for roustabouts, oil and gass.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for roustabouts, oil and gas in metros near Laredo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $47K | , |
| Midland | $47K | , |
| Odessa | $46K | , |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $48K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Laredo, TX
Entry-level roustabouts, oil and gas (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $50K or more, a $19K spread from bottom to top.
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Roustabouts, Oil and Gas salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $61K | +29% | 430 |
| North Dakota | $60K | +29% | 2,460 |
| Montana | $59K | +25% | 200 |
| Florida | $57K | +22% | 40 |
| Nebraska | $53K | +14% | 40 |
| Indiana | $52K | +10% | 100 |
| Michigan | $52K | +10% | 290 |
| Ohio | $51K | +9% | 450 |
| South Dakota | $50K | +7% | 40 |
| New Mexico | $50K | +6% | 2,220 |
| Alabama | $49K | +5% | 70 |
| Mississippi | $49K | +5% | 420 |
| Colorado | $49K | +4% | 1,620 |
| California | $49K | +4% | 660 |
| Utah | $48K | +3% | 740 |
| Pennsylvania | $48K | +1% | 1,610 |
| Oklahoma | $47K | +1% | 2,730 |
| Wyoming | $47K | -1% | 1,180 |
| Illinois | $47K | -1% | 290 |
| Kansas | $46K | -2% | 570 |
| Texas | $46K | -2% | 24,430 |
| Arkansas | $45K | -4% | 120 |
| Louisiana | $45K | -4% | 3,460 |
Showing 1–10 of 23 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a roustabouts, oil and ga afford a 2BR apartment alone in Laredo?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $37K, rent takes 41.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,088/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for roustabouts, oil and gas in Laredo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new roustabouts, oil and gas typically earn — is $31K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,869/month. At HUD’s $1,088/month FMR, rent would take 58% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is roustabouts, oil and ga a high-paying job in Laredo?
Local pay runs 22% below the national median — $37K here vs. $47K nationally. Cost of living is 13% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Laredo compare to the national average for roustabouts, oil and gas?
Laredo pays $37K median vs. the U.S. average of $47K — that’s -22%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 87), the purchasing-power equivalent is $42K — below the national median.
How much do roustabouts, oil and gas make in Laredo, TX?
The median is $36,570 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,150, and experienced roustabouts, oil and gas can clear $50,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Laredo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,619/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,088/month, which eats 41.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a roustabouts, oil and gas salary go in Laredo?
Laredo has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median roustabouts, oil and gas salary is worth about $42,034 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do roustabouts, oil and gas get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.