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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $63,730 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.64
10th percentile $40,690
90th percentile $70,590
Employed locally 60
National median $59,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,690
    25th
    $58,380
    50th (median)
    $63,730
    75th
    $65,420
    90th
    $70,590

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary vs area income 68% Median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary is 32% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,600
    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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$48,170
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$51,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,530
    Construction Laborers$40,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53,450
    Electricians$59,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Midland, TX is $30.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salary in Midland, TX is 6.9% above 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (10th percentile) earn around $40,690 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,380.