How much does an earth driller make in Midland?
$63,730a year
Median yearly pay for earth drillers in the Midland, TX metro area. That is $30.64 an hour or $5,311 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.64
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 82
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,690Median: $63,730Highest 10%: $70,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,690 | $19.56 | |
| 25th | $58,380 | $28.07 | |
| Median | $63,730 | $30.64 | |
| 75th | $65,420 | $31.45 | |
| 90th | $70,590 | $33.94 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for earth drillers.
| Austin, TX | $61,550 |
| Dallas, TX | $60,670 |
| Houston, TX | $57,970 |
| San Antonio, TX | $57,840 |
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Salaries for every job in Midland, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does an earth driller make an hour in Midland?
The median hourly pay in the Midland, TX metro area is $30.64 ($63,730 a year).
Do earth drillers make more in Midland than the national average?
Yes: $63,730 against $60,190 nationally, 6% more.
How does Midland compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $58,700, so Midland pays 9% more.
Where does Midland rank for earth driller pay?
21 of 82 metro areas with data.
How much does an earth driller make starting out in Midland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,590 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.