How much does an earth driller make in Austin?
$61,550a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $29.59 an hour or $5,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.59
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,210Median: $61,550Highest 10%: $77,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,210 | $18.85 | |
| 25th | $49,560 | $23.83 | |
| Median | $61,550 | $29.59 | |
| 75th | $73,500 | $35.34 | |
| 90th | $77,500 | $37.26 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for earth drillers.
| Midland, TX | $63,730 |
| Dallas, TX | $60,670 |
| Houston, TX | $57,970 |
| San Antonio, TX | $57,840 |
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Salaries for every job in Austin, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $29.59 ($61,550 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $61,550 against $60,190 nationally, 2% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $58,700, so Austin pays 5% more.
Where does Austin rank for earth driller pay?
36 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does an earth driller make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.