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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $56,810 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.31
10th percentile $47,370
90th percentile $82,680
Employed locally 260
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,370
    25th
    $49,020
    50th (median)
    $56,810
    75th
    $62,150
    90th
    $82,680

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 65% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 35% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,600
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,720
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $53,390
    College Station-Bryan, TX $52,000

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,120
    Electricians$57,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,370
    Carpenters$48,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Dallas, TX is $27.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Dallas, TX is 4.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $47,370 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,020.