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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $53,390 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.67
10th percentile $46,300
90th percentile $79,210
Employed locally 290
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,300
    25th
    $47,590
    50th (median)
    $53,390
    75th
    $63,220
    90th
    $79,210

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 66% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 34% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $56,810
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,720
    College Station-Bryan, TX $52,000

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Houston, TX is $25.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Houston, TX is 10.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $46,300 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,590.