How much does an earth driller make in Houston?
$57,970a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $27.87 an hour or $4,831 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.87
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,410Median: $57,970Highest 10%: $80,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,410 | $19.43 | |
| 25th | $48,710 | $23.42 | |
| Median | $57,970 | $27.87 | |
| 75th | $63,290 | $30.43 | |
| 90th | $80,170 | $38.54 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for earth drillers.
| Midland, TX | $63,730 |
| Austin, TX | $61,550 |
| Dallas, TX | $60,670 |
| San Antonio, TX | $57,840 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer | $104,400 |
| Rotary Drill Operator | $79,450 |
| Boilermaker | $77,090 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $76,020 |
| Pile Driver Operator | $70,030 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $66,780 |
| Extraction Worker | $64,740 |
| Derrick Operator | $62,910 |
| Plumber | $61,300 |
| Electrician | $59,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $27.87 ($57,970 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $57,970 against $60,190 nationally, 4% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $58,700, so Houston pays 1% less.
Where does Houston rank for earth driller pay?
51 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does an earth driller make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,170 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.