Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $57,600 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.69
10th percentile $48,190
90th percentile $96,180
Employed locally 100
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,190
    25th
    $51,310
    50th (median)
    $57,600
    75th
    $63,850
    90th
    $96,180

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 59% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $92,240
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $84,110
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $81,500
    Massachusetts $80,780
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $80,030
    Anchorage, AK $80,030

    Nearby metros — Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $63,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $56,810
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,720
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,390
    College Station-Bryan, TX $52,000

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,530
    Electricians $59,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,740
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,280
    Carpenters $49,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Austin, TX is $27.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.26 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salaries?

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Austin, TX is 3.4% below the national median of $59,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Austin?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $48,190 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,310.