Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for earth drillers, except oil and gas is $28.22 an hour ($58,700 a year). About 1,930 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($60,190). Texas ranks 30th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for earth drillers, except oil and gas in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.85 | $39,210 |
| 25% of workers | $23.26 | $48,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.22 | $58,700 |
| 75% of workers | $32.29 | $67,160 |
| 90% of workers | $38.54 | $80,170 |
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $63,730 | 60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $61,550 | 170 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $60,670 | 420 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $57,970 | 440 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $57,840 | 160 |
| College Station-Bryan | $52,000 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for earth drillers, except oil and gas
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $40,620 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $50,460 |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | $45,950 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | $49,820 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $77,840 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $49,000 |
| Helpers--Extraction Workers | $40,650 |
| Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | $56,100 |
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