Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Texas
Ranked #32 of 48 · TX
4.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,000 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $58,700
Employment 1,930
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,210P25 $48,390 Median $58,700P75 $67,160P90 $80,170
About 80% of earth drillers, except oil and gass in Texas earn between $39,210 and $80,170. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean earth drillers, except oil and gas salary in Texas is $60,000, about 4.5% below the U.S. average ($62,830). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $63,730 | $61,150 | 60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,550 | $62,620 | 170 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $60,670 | $61,540 | 420 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $58,930 | $61,420 | 80 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $57,970 | $59,100 | 440 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $57,840 | $58,800 | 160 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $52,000 | $52,780 | 40 |