How much does a rig driller make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,584 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,972
- Equals
- $56,170
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 10. Germany | $56,950 |
| 11. Canada | $56,170 |
| 12. Finland estimate | $52,510 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersCA$77,480
- Stone fabricatorCA$54,080
- Metal casterCA$74,380
- Metal filerCA$51,190
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsCA$73,130
- Photo retoucherCA$44,640
- Heat treat operatorCA$58,480
- Corrugator operatorCA$61,020
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,584 a month, CA$79,000 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$50,360 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$105,300.
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 Canada or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $56,170 in Canada, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone fabricator?
A rig driller: CA$79,000 a year against CA$54,080 for a stone fabricator, 1.5 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate