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How much does a rig driller make in Argentina?

ARS 13,837,700a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ARS 1,153,100 a month. estimate

Equals
$11,150
Compared with the median pay in Argentina
1.4 times
Data from
2025

Where Argentina ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $AustraliaBotswanaNigeriaArgentina, rank 45

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What well drillers and borers and related workers earn in Argentina
Lowest 10%: ARS 12,025,300Median: ARS 13,837,700Highest 10%: ARS 16,243,100

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Australia$94,390
2. Iceland estimate$88,700
3. Belgium estimate$85,660
44. Palau estimate$11,650
45. Argentina estimate$11,150
46. Türkiye estimate$11,080
144. Nigeria estimate$492
Compare well drillers and borers and related workers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a rig driller make a month in Argentina?

The median gross salary is ARS 1,153,100 a month, ARS 13,837,700 a year.

How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ARS 12,025,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ARS 16,243,100.

Which country pays a rig driller the most?

Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a rig driller make more in Argentina or in United States?

In United States: $57,170 a year against $11,150 in Argentina, 5.1 times more.

Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?

A rig driller: ARS 13,837,700 a year against ARS 11,523,900 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate