How much does a rig driller make in Panama?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PAB 850 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,200
- Compared with the median pay in Panama
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Panama 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 |
| 50. Serbia estimate | $10,530 |
| 51. Panama estimate | $10,200 |
| 52. Montenegro estimate | $9,951 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- MinersPAB 10,170
- Stone planerPAB 8,491
- Stone fabricatorPAB 8,427
- Metal casterPAB 8,951
- Metal filerPAB 8,211
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsPAB 9,397
- Photo retoucherPAB 7,126
- Cure operatorPAB 7,986
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Panama?
The median gross salary is PAB 850 a month, PAB 10,200 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PAB 8,861 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PAB 11,970.
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 Panama or in United States?
In United States: $57,170 a year against $10,200 in Panama, 5.6 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: PAB 10,200 a year against PAB 8,491 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate