Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Texas
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Texas earn a median salary of $56,883 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.6% vs the national median of $59,600. An estimated 900 earth drillers, except oil and gas are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $52,000 to $63,730 depending on location.
$56,883
Avg median salary in Texas
$63,730
Highest paying metro
$52,000
Lowest paying metro
900
Employed in Texas
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Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $63,730 | $58,380 | $65,420 | 60 |
| North Region of Texas | $58,930 | $48,390 | $72,800 | 80 |
| Austin, TX | $57,600 | $51,310 | $63,850 | 100 |
| Dallas, TX | $56,810 | $49,020 | $62,150 | 260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $55,720 | $45,930 | $61,140 | 70 |
| Houston, TX | $53,390 | $47,590 | $63,220 | 290 |
| College Station, TX | $52,000 | $37,440 | $63,960 | 40 |