How much does a rig driller make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$12,400 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$10,990
- Equals
- $7,733
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico 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 |
| 65. Guatemala estimate | $7,744 |
| 66. Mexico estimate | $7,733 |
| 67. Ecuador estimate | $7,720 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersMX$148,400
- Stone planerMX$123,900
- Stone fabricatorMX$123,000
- Metal casterMX$130,600
- Metal filerMX$119,800
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsMX$137,100
- Photo retoucherMX$104,000
- Cure operatorMX$116,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$12,400 a month, MX$148,800 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$129,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$174,600.
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 Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $7,733 in Mexico, 7.4 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: MX$148,800 a year against MX$123,900 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate