How much does a rig driller make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 4,956 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,744
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala 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 |
| 64. Mongolia estimate | $8,217 |
| 65. Guatemala estimate | $7,744 |
| 66. Mexico estimate | $7,733 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersQ 59,320
- Stone planerQ 49,530
- Stone fabricatorQ 49,160
- Metal casterQ 52,220
- Metal filerQ 47,900
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsQ 54,820
- Photo retoucherQ 41,570
- Cure operatorQ 46,580
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 4,956 a month, Q 59,480 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 51,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 69,820.
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 Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $7,744 in Guatemala, 7.4 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: Q 59,480 a year against Q 49,530 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate